Abstract
Normal pregnancy relies on inflammation for implantation, placentation, and parturition, but uncontrolled inflammation can lead to poor maternal and infant outcomes. Maternal diet is one modifiable factor that can impact inflammation. Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids obtained through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that effect inflammation. Recent evidence has shown that the downstream products of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids may influence physiology during pregnancy. In this review, the current knowledge relating to omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy will be summarized.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 171 |
Journal | Biomedicines |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2023 |
Keywords
- eicosanoids
- fetal health
- fish oils
- inflammation
- omega-3 fatty acid
- omega-6 fatty acid
- oxylipins
- pregnancy
- pro-resolving lipid mediator
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology