Open AccessThe effects of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on metabolic status in pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Author(s) -
Elaheh Amirani,
Zatollah Asemi,
Omid Asbaghi,
Alireza Milajerdi,
Željko Reiner,
Mohammad Alì Mansournia,
Jamal Hallajzadeh,
Bahram Moazzami,
Shahla Chaichian
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.619
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 2251-6581
DOI - 10.1007/s40200-020-00558-5
Subject(s) - polyunsaturated fatty acid , glycemic , medicine , meta analysis , cochrane library , randomized controlled trial , insulin resistance , endocrinology , gastroenterology , cholesterol , insulin , fatty acid , chemistry , biochemistry
Data regarding the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplementation on metabolic status of pregnant women are limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis were done based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) dealing with the effects of omega-3 PUFA supplementation on glycemic control, lipoproteins, inflammation and oxidative stress in pregnant women.