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. 2015 Sep 7;55(7):2199–2207. doi: 10.1007/s00394-015-1030-y

Table 5.

Association between LC-PUFAs in breast milk and test scorea

Unadjusted Adjustedb
Total n-3 LC-PUFA 3.48 (0.02; 6.94)* 1.77 (−1.61; 5.16)
DHA 5.73 (0.31; 11.14)* 3.73 (−1.54; 9.00)
EPA 12.83 (−7.36; 33.01) 5.00 (−14.32; 24.32)
AA 7.79 (−4.60; 20.18) 6.27 (−5.47; 18.01)
DHA/AA ratio 2.00 (0.00; 4.00)* 1.27 (−0.67; 3.21)
EPA/AA ratio 4.43 (−2.99; 11.85) 1.70 (−5.37; 8.76)

* Significant P < 0.05

aRange 501–550

bAdjusted for parental educational level, smoking during pregnancy and child care