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Maternal consumption of polyphenol-rich foods in late pregnancy and fetal ductus arteriosus flow dynamics

Journal of Perinatology volume 30, page 301 (2010)Cite this article

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We read with interest the article by Zielinsky et al.1, and we have some questions about the study methods and conclusions.

In this paper, Zielinsky et al.1 show alterations in ductal dynamics in fetuses exposed to polyphenol-rich foods and argued that maternal consumption of polyphenol-rich food is a risk factor for ductal constriction.

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    A O Galão, M C O Wender & J G L Ramos

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Galão, A., Wender, M. & Ramos, J. Maternal consumption of polyphenol-rich foods in late pregnancy and fetal ductus arteriosus flow dynamics. J Perinatol 30, 301 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/jp.2010.1

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