TRANS 10 : CI S 12 ISOMER OF CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID AS A THERAPEUTIC AND PREVENTATIVE AGENT FOR PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION OR PREECLAMPSIA

摘要

Described herein are compositions and methods for the use of t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid to reduce hypertension in pregnant women. Advantageously, by reducing blood pressure, the compositions will also reduce the risk of pre-term birth. The t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid compositions are advantageously food products, particularly dairy products. Also included are methods of determining the t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid content of a dairy product and optionally enriching the dairy product for t10:c12 conjugated linoleic acid. Enriched dairy products can be labeled for use during pregnancy.