Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-22-2021

Publication Title

Antioxidants

Volume

10

Issue

8

First page number:

1

Last page number:

11

Abstract

Pregnancies affected by obesity are at high risk for developing metabolic complications with oxidative stress and adipocyte dysfunction contributing to the underlying pathologies. Few studies have examined the role of dietary interventions, especially those involving antioxidants including polyphenolic flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables on these pathologies in high-risk pregnant women. We conducted an 18 gestation-week randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of a dietary intervention comprising of whole blueberries and soluble fiber vs. control (standard prenatal care) on biomarkers of oxidative stress/antioxidant status and adipocyte and hormonal functions in pregnant women with obesity (n = 34). Serum samples were collected at baseline... (See full abstract in article).

Keywords

Pregnancy; Obesity; Glutathione; Blueberries; Adipokines; Malondialdehyde

Disciplines

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Women's Health

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pdf

File Size

287 KB

Language

English

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