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Genetic characterisation of delta-5 and delta-6 fatty acid desaturases and associations with fatty acid status in pregnant women of African descent
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction and aim - Globally, dietary habits have shifted over the years from a traditional rural diet to a more Westernised diet. This has caused a drastic change in the intake ratio of n-6:n-3 polyunsaturated fatty ... -
The relationship of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status with blood pressure in pregnant African women : the NuPED study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction - Globally, hypertensive disorders affect 10% of pregnancies and are the most common risk factors for maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Between 2011 and 2013, 14.8 % of maternal mortalities ...
