Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism

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Kamil M Afram Author

Subjects of specialization
Screening Gynecologic , Hysterectomy, Gynaecological Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery , Oncology

Affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Biography

Kamil Fram currently works at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Jordan. Kamil does research in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Their current project is 'Non-compliance with surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines: A Jordanian experience in cesarean deliveries.


Publications

Research Article Open Access

Docosahexaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Supplementation Improves Plasma Lipid Profile in Late Pregnancy

Author(s):

Baha’a M Abu Salma*, Hamed R Takruri, Fawaz A Al Kazaleh, Fida M Thekrallah, Ali I Elmoumani and Kamil M Afram

Background: Pregnant women are exposed to atherogenic state during pregnancy which further characterized by hypertriglyceridemia a n-3 long chain of polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) are proposed to have a lipid-lowering effect during pregnancy.
Objective: To explore the possible influence of maternal Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplementation during the last trimester of pregnancy on serum lipid concentrations.
Methods: The present controlled intervention trial was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecological Department of the Jordan University Hospital from November 2014 to May 2015. 84 pregnant women at 20 weeks of gestation were enrolled and divided into two groups: (1) women (n = 42... view moreĀ»

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