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(Hypertension. 2001;38:e6.)
© 2001 American Heart Association, Inc.

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Can Perinatal Supplementation of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Prevent Hypertension in Adult Life?

Undurti N. Das

EFA Sciences LLC, Norwood, Mass.

Correspondence to Dr Undurti N. Das, MD, FAMS, EFA Sciences LLC, 1420 Providence Hwy, Suite 266, Norwood, MA 02062. E-mail undurti{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

Abstract—— It is suggested that adequate provision of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during the critical periods of brain growth prevents the development of hypertension in later life.

Key Words: fatty acids • docosahexaenoic acid • breast-feeding • tumor necrosis factor • insulin resistance • hypertension