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<p>Omega 3 fatty acids (n-3PUFA) are essential compounds in humans, their biological role being dependent on food intake, mostly of animal origin. In the newborn, n-3PUFA are involved in the formation of membrane phospholipids in the retina and grey matter influencing vision and neurogenesis. The purpose of this review is to study literature data regarding n-3PUFA intake in vegan pregnant women, with beneficial effects and supplementation possibilities. The conclusions of our study confirm the benefits of the vegan diet in pregnant women, as long as nutritional deficiencies are carefully managed through the administration of appropriate dietary supplements.</p>
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Omega 3 fatty acids (n-3PUFA) are essential compounds in humans, their biological role being dependent on food intake, mostly of animal origin. In the newborn, n-3PUFA are involved in the formation of membrane phospholipids in the retina and grey matter influencing vision and neurogenesis. The purpose of this review is to study literature data regarding n-3PUFA intake in vegan pregnant women, with beneficial effects and supplementation possibilities. The conclusions of our study confirm the benefits of the vegan diet in pregnant women, as long as nutritional deficiencies are carefully managed through the administration of appropriate dietary supplements.

The Importance of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Pregnancy. Is the Vegan Diet Safe for Pregnant Women?

“George Emil Palade” University of Medicine

Acta Medica Transilvanica

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Omega 3 fatty acids (n-3PUFA) are essential compounds in humans, their biological role being dependent on food intake, mostly of animal origin. In the newborn,...

The Importance of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Pregnancy. Is the Vegan Diet Safe for Pregnant Women?

Published Online: Jan 24, 2022

Page range: 34 - 36

Received: Oct 06, 2021

Accepted: Nov 26, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amtsb-2021-0068

Keywords
omega 3 fatty acids, pregnancy, lactation, brain development

© 2021 Lorena Emanuela Buta et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The Importance of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Pregnancy. Is the Vegan Diet Safe for Pregnant Women?

Published Online: Jan 24, 2022

Page range: 34 - 36

Received: Oct 06, 2021

Accepted: Nov 26, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amtsb-2021-0068

Keywordsomega 3 fatty acids, pregnancy, lactation, brain development

© 2021 Lorena Emanuela Buta et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
omega 3 fatty acids, pregnancy, lactation, brain development