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Use of cod liver oil, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids intake is associated with higher baby’s birth weight

If a pregnant woman supplements her diet with Omega-3 fatty acids, like contained in Pharmaton® Matruelle® , it has been proven that her baby is likely to be born with a higher birth weight.

The estimated intake of Omega-3 fatty acids was evaluated with a food frequency questionnaire among a group of pregnant women. Maternal intake of Omega-3 fatty acids, in early pregnancy, prior to the15th week, was associated with a higher baby's birth weight.

Pharmaton® Matruelle® contains the essential Omega-3 fatty acid DHA, which can give the new baby a positive start to a new life.



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Reprinted from: International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 112(4), Olafsdottir AS, Magnusardottir AR, Thorgeirsdottir H, Hauksson A, Skuladottir GV, Steingrimsdottir L. Relationship between dietary intake of cod liver oil in early pregnancy and birthweight, 2005; 424-429, with permission from Blackwell Publishing.

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