This study investigated maternal prenatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake and infant cognitive development at 22 months. Estimates for second- and third-trimester maternal DHA intake levels were obtained using a comprehensive Food Frequency Questionnaire. Infants (n = 67) were assessed at 22 months on a novel object search task. Mothers' DHA intake levels were divided into high or low groups, with analyses revealing a significant positive effect of third-trimester DHA on object search task performance. The third trimester appears to be a critical time for ensuring adequate maternal DHA levels to facilitate optimum cognitive development in late infancy.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4257094 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12280 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Effects of Early-life PFAS Exposure on Child Neurodevelopment: A Review of the Evidence and Research gaps.
Curr Environ Health Rep
January 2025
AJ Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA, PA.
Purpose Of Review: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent chemicals with many modern applications, leading to widespread contamination and universal human exposure. PFAS exposure during early life is of particular concern, given susceptibility of the developing fetal and infant brain to toxic exposures. This review aims to synthesize current evidence, discuss methodological challenges, and highlight research gaps to guide future studies on the impact of PFAS on neurodevelopment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpiberberine Improves Hyperglycemia and Ameliorates Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetic Mice.
Nephrology (Carlton)
February 2025
Internal Medicine Department, Shenzhen Bao'an Authentic Tcm Therapy Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
Aim: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic syndrome characterised by absolute or relative insufficiency of insulin secretion. The alkaloids from Rhizoma coptidis have potential hypoglycemic effects. Epiberberine (EPI), a protoberberine alkaloid extracted from Rhizome coptidis, has been found to regulate lipid metabolism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImproving cardiometabolic risk factors in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in northeast Arnhem Land: single arm trial of a co-designed dietary and lifestyle program.
Med J Aust
January 2025
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a 4-month dietary and lifestyle program co-designed and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on weight and metabolic markers, diet, and physical activity in overweight and obese adults in a remote Indigenous community.
Study Design: Single arm, pre-post intervention study.
Setting, Participants: Adult residents (18-65 years) of a remote Northern Territory community with body mass index (BMI) values of at least 25 kg/m or waist circumferences exceeding 94 cm (men) or 80 cm (women).
Effects of stevia consumption on appetite in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Obes Rev
January 2025
Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Stevia is an intense, calorie-free sweetener that is frequently used to reduce energy intake; however, studies examining its effects on appetite and energy intake have produced mixed results, indicating that a definitive consensus has not yet been reached. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the impact of stevia on appetite and energy intake in adults. The PROSPERO registration number for this research is CRD42023414411.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Risk Prediction Model for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the General Population Without Traditional Risk Factors for Liver Disease.
J Gastroenterol Hepatol
January 2025
Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Background And Aim: Existing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prediction models for the general population without traditional risk factors for chronic liver disease are limited. This study aimed to develop an HCC prediction model for individuals lacking these traditional risk factors.
Methods: The total of 138 452 adult participants without chronic viral hepatitis or significant alcohol intake who underwent regular health checkup at a tertiary hospital in South Korea were followed up for the development of HCC.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!