Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM): A Systematic Review.

Journal: Iranian Red Crescent medical journal
Published Date: Jul 2, 2016

Abstract

CONTEXT: One of the most common complications of pregnancy is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), which is increasing worldwide. Experimental and epidemiological studies have shown that higher intake of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may decrease the risk of various diseases such as diabetes. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of fish oil supplementation on the prevention and treatment of GDM.

Authors

  • Alireza Ostadrahimi
    Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
  • Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh
    Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Research Center of Social Determinants of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.
  • Mozhgan Mirgafourvand
    Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.
  • Sina Yaghoubi
    DVM, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, IR Iran.
  • Elham Shahrisa
    Health Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , IR Iran.
  • Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili
    Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.

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