Abstract | AIMS: MAIN METHODS: Pregnant Wistar rats were randomly assigned to the following groups; control, PIH (Pregnancy induced hypertention) Induced, PIH+vitamin B12, PIH+ folic acid, PIH+omega-3 fatty acids and PIH+combined smicronutrient supplementation ( vitamin B12+folic acid + omega-3 fatty acids). The dams and their offspring were shifted to a control diet after delivery and the offspring continued on these diets till 3mo of age. Hypertension during pregnancy was induced using l- Nitroarginine methylester (50mg/kgbody weight/day). KEY FINDINGS: SIGNIFICANCE:
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Authors | N Kemse, A Kale, S Joshi |
Journal | Life sciences
(Life Sci)
Vol. 155
Pg. 85-93
(Jun 15 2016)
ISSN: 1879-0631 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 27181745
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2016. Published by Elsevier Inc. |
Chemical References |
- Blood Glucose
- Fatty Acids, Omega-3
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Vitamin B 12
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Topics |
- Animals
- Blood Glucose
(metabolism)
- Cholesterol
(blood)
- Dietary Supplements
- Disease Models, Animal
- Fatty Acids, Omega-3
(administration & dosage)
- Female
- Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
(metabolism, physiopathology)
- Pregnancy
- Rats
- Triglycerides
(blood)
- Vitamin B 12
(blood)
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