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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Recent advances in policy and practice translation of the evidence for additional omega-3 fatty acids and prematurity |
Author: | Simmonds, L.A. Middleton, P.F. Makrides, M. |
Citation: | Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, 2021; 25(2):81-85 |
Publisher: | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
Issue Date: | 2021 |
ISSN: | 1363-1950 1473-6519 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Lucy A. Simmonds, Philippa F. Middleton and Maria Makrides |
Abstract: | Purpose of review: This is a review of the most up-to-date research on the effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acids for reducing the risk of prematurity in well nourished women with access to high-quality obstetric care. It will provide an overview of the translation of the evidence on omega-3 screening into policy, and the latest research on how to implement the policy into practice. Recent findings: Findings of the included clinical studies support that omega-3 supplementation for women with a singleton pregnancy who have a low omega-3 status reduces the risk of early preterm birth. Summary: There is evidence that screening and providing appropriate advice to women with a singleton pregnancy who have a low omega-3 status can reduce their risk of early preterm birth, and avoiding supplementation for women who are replete will avoid unnecessary supplementation and potential harm. |
Keywords: | blood fraction; docosahexaenoic acid; early preterm birth; eicosapentaenoic acid; pregnancy; prematurity; total omega-3 fatty acids |
Rights: | © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. |
DOI: | 10.1097/MCO.0000000000000806 |
Grant ID: | http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1172870 http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1061704 http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1135155 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/mco.0000000000000806 |
Appears in Collections: | Medicine publications |
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