There is now good scientific evidence that long-chain omega-3 fatty acids lowers the risk of having an early premature baby (less than 34 weeks) by 42%. — dpa
A new Cochrane Review published on Nov 17, 2018, has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births.
Premature birth is the leading cause of death for children under five years of age worldwide, accounting for close to one million deaths annually.
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