Does omega-3 DHA prevent preterm birth? | Dr. Bill Harris

Preterm birth (less than 37 weeks gestational age) and early preterm birth (less than 34 weeks gestational age), are the most significant causes of neonatal death. A large body of evidence suggests that daily DHA supplementation is associated with decreased rates of early preterm birth, particularly in women with low baseline DHA status. DHA supplementation presents an effective high yield, low-risk strategy to reduce early preterm birth.

Quantifying omega-3 levels in a pregnant woman's blood may be valuable to determine whether to increase intake from dietary sources or supplements. The Omega-3 Index measures the quantity of EPA + DHA as a percentage of total fatty acids in the red blood cell membrane. In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the importance of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in the developing brain.

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