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WNSC Hong Kong Bulletin 2020 Issue 2
The gut-brain axis - Emergence of new human clinical studies

Trans fats – Are we eating too much?

Advances in HMO research – 2’-Fucosyllactose and Lacto-N-neotetraose
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[Literature Library] Omega- 3 fatty acids and hypertension during pregnancy

The review analyzed the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (EPA, and/or DHA, and or ALA) on the prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension or preeclampsia.
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Maternal choline status and respiratory coronavirus influences on fetal developing brain

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control anticipated prenatal COVID-19 infection to affect fetal development like other common respiratory coronaviruses do. While the role of nutrition is obscure, this new article proposed the potential role of choline on coronavirus infection during pregnancy.
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[Literature Library] Probiotics and mastitis

Mastitis, a common condition among breastfeeding women, is associated with decreased breastfeeding rate. This review article analyzed current evidence on the inflammatory effects of probiotics on preventing and treating mastitis.
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Infographic – Risk Factors Associated with Preterm Birth
A summary of risk factors and latest nutritional science related to preterm birth
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[Literature Library] Omega-3 fatty acids and preterm birth

A cross-sectional analysis of 184 countries revealed that deficiency of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (e.g. EPA, DHA) may be a contributing factor in preterm birth. Rate of preterm birth declined linearly with increasing omega-3 intake, up to ~600 mg daily.
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[Literature Library] Dietary carbohydrates and gestational diabetes mellitus

Special attention to type and amount of dietary carbohydrates is important in managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) because of its impact on maternal glucose level.
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[Literature Library] Human milk omega-3 fatty acid composition and infant temperament

Mothers may be able to shape the behavior of their children through adjusting the omega-3 fatty acid composition in human milk.
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[Literature Library] Metal exposure and gestational diabetes mellitus

In a prospective cohort study, the associations between urinary metals in early pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) was examined among Chinese women.
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[Literature Library] A review of the current evidence on nutritional and bioactive solutions for preterm birth risk reduction

This review provided a comprehensive overview of the existing evidence in nutritional and bioactive solutions for reducing the risk of preterm birth (PTB) (<37 weeks of gestation).