| Nutritional role of omega-3 fatty acids during the perinatal period. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7781250 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is now clear evidence that dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acid is essential for normal eye and brain development. Corn oil-based diets induce omega-3 deficiency in preterm infants, affecting retinal responses to light, cortical visual evoked potentials, and behavioral measures of visual acuity. Preterm infants require docosahexanoic acid (DHA) because they are unable to form sufficient quantities from precursors provided by soy oil-based formula products. Human milk provides an ideal source of essential fatty acids for premature infants. There is increasing evidence that premature infant formulas containing vegetable oils should be supplemented with long-chain EFAs to promote optimal retinal and cortical visual development. |
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Authors:
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R Uauy-Dagach; P Mena |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in perinatology Volume: 22 ISSN: 0095-5108 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Perinatol Publication Date: 1995 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-07-20 Completed Date: 1995-07-20 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501306 Medline TA: Clin Perinatol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 157-75 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Clinical Nutrition Unit, University of Chile, Santiago. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Brain
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embryology Eye / embryology Fatty Acids, Essential / deficiency, metabolism Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / metabolism, physiology* Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / metabolism Female Food, Fortified Humans Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena* Infant, Newborn / metabolism, physiology* Infant, Premature / metabolism, physiology Parenteral Nutrition Pregnancy / metabolism, physiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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HD22380/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Fatty Acids, Essential; 0/Fatty Acids, Omega-3; 0/Fatty Acids, Unsaturated |
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