Prenatal DHA supplementation increases infant total and central fat mass at 24 months, independent of gestational weight gain and offspring sex. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects.
By Hugo Francisco de SouzaMay 22 2024Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent study published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition , researchers used a host of biochemical and body composition assays to investigate the associations between mother-consumed docosahexaenoic acid supplements and offspring obesity outcomes. Specifically, they evaluated the effects of prenatal DHA supplementation on gestational weight gain and adipose tissue distribution in offspring.
The danger of childhood obesity Childhood obesity is often a severe medical condition characterized by significantly greater than-normal weights in children and adolescents. Alarmingly, the prevalence of the condition is on the rise, especially in developed countries such as the United States of America , necessitating research into the mechanistic underpinnings of the disease and ideal windows wherein clinical interventions might best combat the condition.
About the study In the present study, researchers carried out a randomized, controlled, double-blinded study to investigate if prenatal DNA supplementation reduces the risk of excessive offspring adipose accrual due to increased GWG. Specifically, this study aims to elucidate if differing prenatal DHA doses cause GWG changes that, in turn, alter offspring FM at 24 months of age. Additionally, researchers investigate any sex-specific patterns observed during analyses.
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