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Polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood of pregnant women who have consumed omega-3 supplements and golden flaxseed oil

Abstract:

The objective of this study was to evaluate serum levels of docosahexaenoic (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) in the blood of pregnant women who received omega 3 supplementation through ingestion of capsules or linseed oil. Comparing the groups, there was a higher level for flax oil for AA and DHA contents, indicating that supplementation favored the metabolic pathway of both eicosanoid intermediates formation.

Keywords:
Linum usitatissimun; eicosanoids; metabolism

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