The Claim

Prenatal supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a decreased incidence of low birth weight among infants born to mothers in high and upper-middle-income countries.

Source: A modular systematic review of antenatal interventions to address undernutrition during pregnancy in the prevention of low birth weight.

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
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Challenges
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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking omega-3 supplements while pregnant might help lower the chance of having a baby born too small, especially in wealthier nations.

See the scientific wording

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA) during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk of low birth weight (LBW) in high and upper middle-income countries.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: A modular systematic review of antenatal interventions to address undernutrition during pregnancy in the prevention of low birth weight.

    This study found that taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy may help prevent babies from being born too small, especially in wealthier countries, though researchers say more studies are needed to be completely sure.

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