Combined Supplementation of Choline and Docosahexaenoic Acid during Pregnancy Enhances Neurodevelopment of Fetal Hippocampus
Choline is an essential nutrient for humans which plays an important role in structural integrity and signaling functions. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, highly enriched in cell membranes of the brain. Dietary intake of choline or DHA alone by pregnant mothers directly a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Neurology Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8748706 |