Assessing omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation to optimize maternal mental health and childhood cognitive development

Klemens, Chelsea; Salari, Kataneh; Mozurkewich, Ellen

doi:10.2217/clp.12.1

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“…38 The US EPA recommends approximately two sh meals per week for omega-3 fatty acids. Given the level of Hg bioaccumulation in sh in MDD, it is imperative to quantify the Hg exposure for residents.…”

Section: Risks For Dietary Exposure To Mercurymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The risk of dietary Hg exposure must also be balanced with the health benets of sh consumption, such as improved childhood neurodevelopment. 38 The US EPA recommends approximately two sh meals per week for omega-3 fatty acids. In the MDD region, consumption of non-carnivorous sh may provide health benets while also minimize Hg exposure risk.…”

Section: Risks For Dietary Exposure To Mercurymentioning

confidence: 99%

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River transport of mercury from artisanal and small-scale gold mining and risks for dietary mercury exposure in Madre de Dios, Peru

Diringer

Feingold

Ortiz

et al. 2015

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts

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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a major contributor to deforestation and the largest anthropogenic source of atmospheric mercury worldwide. Despite significant information on the direct health impacts of mercury to ASGM miners, the impact of mercury contamination on downstream communities has not been well characterized, particularly in Peru's Madre de Dios region. In this area, ASGM has increased significantly since 2000 and has led to substantial political and social controversy. This research examined the spatial distribution and transport of mercury through the Madre de Dios River with distance from ASGM activity. This study also characterized risks for dietary mercury exposure to local residents who depend on fish from the river. River sediment, suspended solids from the water column, and fish samples were collected in 2013 at 62 sites near 17 communities over a 560 km stretch of the Madre de Dios River and its major tributaries. In areas downstream of known ASGM activity, mercury concentrations in sediment, suspended solids, and fish within the Madre de Dios River were elevated relative to locations upstream of mining. Fish tissue mercury concentrations were observed at levels representing a public health threat, with greater than one-third of carnivorous fish exceeding the international health standard of 0.5 mg kg(-1). This study demonstrates that communities located hundreds of kilometers downstream of ASGM activity, including children and indigenous populations who may not be involved in mining, are at risk of dietary mercury exposure that exceed acceptable body burdens. This report represents the first systematic study of the region to aid policy decision-making related to ASGM activities in Peru.

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Section: Risks For Dietary Exposure To Mercurymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Risks For Dietary Exposure To Mercurymentioning

confidence: 99%

River transport of mercury from artisanal and small-scale gold mining and risks for dietary mercury exposure in Madre de Dios, Peru

Diringer

Feingold

Ortiz

et al. 2015

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts

110

105

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“…Alteration in this ratio is associated with several chronic inflammatory conditions as well as noncommunicable diseases. Maternal n–6:n–3 ratio mostly depends on the dietary intake [ 39 ]. Nondietary factors, such as FA supply from the maternal body to the fetus through the placenta [ 40 ] are also important.…”

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Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation in Lactating Women Increases Breast Milk and Erythrocyte Membrane Docosahexaenoic Acid Concentrations and Alters Infant n–6:n–3 Fatty Acid Ratio

Khandelwal,

Kondal,

Gupta

et al. 2023

Current Developments in Nutrition

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“…During pregnancy, at least 340 grams of seafood should be ingested weekly for beneficial effects on child development 25 . The ideal dose of n-3 LC-PUFA, composition and ratio of EPA:DHA to maximise child development requires further investigation 26 .…”

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Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and women�s health

McManus¹,

Hunt²

2013

OA Women's Health

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Introduction There is a substantial amount of evidence to support the role of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in the maintenance of optimal health and in the prevention of chronic disease. While many chronic conditions are not gender specific, there are emerging studies based on cohorts of women, specifically relevant to women's health. Additionally, maternal and infant consumption of long chain omega-3 fatty acids as a part of a healthy and balanced diet can have lifelong effects on health outcomes. This review is a comprehensive look at research into the health benefits of long chain omega-3 fatty acids on women's health. Research on female cohorts and that relating to issues specific to women's health are reviewed. Conclusion Research shows clear benefits to women's health from consumption of the marine sourced long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Evidence pertains to reductions in all-cause morbidity, coronary heart and cardiovascular disease, mental health including depression, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, dysmenorrhoea and infant cognitive development.

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Assessing omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation to optimize maternal mental health and childhood cognitive development

Cited by 6 publications

References 89 publications

River transport of mercury from artisanal and small-scale gold mining and risks for dietary mercury exposure in Madre de Dios, Peru

River transport of mercury from artisanal and small-scale gold mining and risks for dietary mercury exposure in Madre de Dios, Peru

Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation in Lactating Women Increases Breast Milk and Erythrocyte Membrane Docosahexaenoic Acid Concentrations and Alters Infant n–6:n–3 Fatty Acid Ratio

Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and women�s health

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