Could fish consumption reduce the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
A new prospective study from Japan explored whether fish consumption before and during pregnancy is linked to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. Researchers analyzed data from women in Japan, examining fish consumption and n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake across different stages of pregnancy. The results reveal a pattern…
A recent Japanese study published in the European Journal of Nutrition has investigated the potential connection between fish consumption and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Researchers led by Takuya Inouye of Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine analyzed data from 86,009 Japanese women participating in the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS).
The study examined fish consumption and intake of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) during the year before pregnancy and during mid-to-late pregnancy. The findings suggest that higher fish intake before pregnancy may lower the risk of early-onset HDP, while higher intake during pregnancy is associated with reduced overall and late-onset HDP, particularly among first-time mothers.
However, the study's authors emphasize that their results are observational and cannot definitively prove that fish consumption directly prevents HDP. More research, including controlled intervention trials, is needed to confirm the potential benefits of fish consumption during preconception and prenatal care.
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