N-3 LCPUFA can reduce placental oxidative stress at low/moderate doses, but increase oxidative stress at high doses.
The preterm placenta is more sensitive to oxidative damage by n-3 LCPUFA.
N-3 LCPUFA increase placental resolvin and protectin concentrations.
N-3 LCPUFA can decrease levels of maternal pro-inflammatory mediators.
30">Further studies are needed to resolve issues around the most effective dose and timing of n-3 LCPUFA intervention.