The Claim
The quantitative accretion rates of fatty acids in the fetal brain during the third trimester serve as a measurable basis for estimating the fatty acid requirements of low birth weight neonates, particularly those born prematurely.
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Fatty acid accumulation in the fetal brain during the third trimester can be measured and used to determine how much fatty acid premature or low birth weight newborns need.
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The quantitative accretion rates of fatty acids in the fetal brain during the third trimester provide a measurable basis for estimating the fatty acid requirements of low birth weight neonates, particularly those born prematurely.
During the last months of pregnancy, the developing brain takes in basic fats from the mother and turns them into longer, more complex fats that build brain cell membranes. These complex fats accumulate rapidly as the brain grows, and the amount that builds up during this time directly shows how much of these fats a premature baby needs after birth to keep growing its brain properly.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Intrauterine fatty acid accretion rates in human brain: implications for fatty acid requirements.
Scientists measured how much fat the baby’s brain picks up while still in the womb during the last few months of pregnancy. This helps doctors figure out how much of those important fats premature babies need after birth to grow their brains properly.
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