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Effect of DHA supplements during pregnancy on the concentration of PUFA in breast milk of Chinese lactating mothers.

Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine

DHA intake >185 mg/day resulted in increased DHA concentrations in breast milk. This finding suggests that mothers with inadequate dietary intake of DHA should change their dietary habits to consume a diet rich in DHA or take sufficient DHA supplements to meet the average nutritional needs of infants.