Citation

Gale CR, Godfrey KM, Law CM, Schlotz W, O'Callaghan FJ. J. Child Psychol. Psychiatry 2008; 49(10): 1061-1068.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1469-7610.2008.01908.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background:  Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are thought to be important for fetal neurodevelopment. Animal studies suggest that a deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids may lead to behavioural or cognitive deficits. As oily fish is a major dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids, it is possible that low intake of fish during pregnancy may have adverse effects on the developing fetal brain.