Maternal diet of polyunsaturated fatty acid influence the physical and neurobehaviour of rat offspring

Background Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are normal components of growth and development and its derivatives especially n‐3 PUFAs have an influence on the development and maturation of nervous system. The purpose of our present study was to investigate the effect of maternal n‐3 PUFAs dietary on physical maturation and the neurobiological development of the rat offspring. Methods According to the content of n‐3 PUFAs in their diets, female...