Pregnancy and Fetal Development
Cross-source consensus on Pregnancy and Fetal Development from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- Trans fats compete with EPA and DHA, the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. — Why Trans Fats Are Dangerous — Mechanisms, Diseases, and Safe Alternatives
- DHA is described as a primary structural building block for the retina and central nervous system. — Why Trans Fats Are Dangerous — Mechanisms, Diseases, and Safe Alternatives
- The article says trans fats displace DHA from metabolic pathways and impair formation of the fetal brain, spinal cord, and retina. — Why Trans Fats Are Dangerous — Mechanisms, Diseases, and Safe Alternatives
- Trans fat consumption during pregnancy is correlated with preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and premature delivery. — Why Trans Fats Are Dangerous — Mechanisms, Diseases, and Safe Alternatives
- Shorter gestational length increases the number of prematurely born infants, compounding developmental risks. — Why Trans Fats Are Dangerous — Mechanisms, Diseases, and Safe Alternatives