Reveals lower carbohydrate intake elevates free fatty acids and fasting glucose in pregnant women with obesity, suggesting increased lipolysis from dietary restriction.
HE intervention was associated with reduced GWG, higher FFAs, higher 3BHB, and higher fasting glucose at 24-28 weeks of gestation, suggesting induction of lipolysis. Increased FFA was negatively associated with carbohydrate intake and was also observed in cord blood. These findings support the hypothesis that maternal antenatal dietary restriction including carbohydrates is associated with increased FFA mobilization.
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