A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Fetal growth, omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids, and progression of subclinical atherosclerosis: preventing fetal origins of disease? The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study
Authors: Skilton MR, Mikkila V, Wurtz P, Ala-Korpela M, Sim KA, Soininen P, Kangas AJ, Viikari JSA, Juonala M, Laitinen T, Lehtimaki T, Taittonen L, Kahonen M, Celermajer DS, Raitakari OT
Publisher: AMER SOC NUTRITION-ASN
Publication year: 2013
Journal: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Journal name in source: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
Journal acronym: AM J CLIN NUTR
Number in series: 1
Volume: 97
Issue: 1
First page : 58
Last page: 65
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 0002-9165
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.112.044198
Conclusion: Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a slower rate of increase in carotid intima-media thickness in those with impaired fetal growth. Am J Clin Nutr 2013;97:58-65.