DHA During Pregnancy Boosts Infant’s Brain Power

Sunday, April 13, 2008 - Byron J. Richards, CCN

DHA is an essential fatty acid required for the healthy development of the brain and eyesight in children.  A new study indicates that it is of vital importance for the mother to have this nutrient during pregnancy to optimize her child’s sensory, cognitive, and motor skill development.  Having higher levels during the last three months of pregnancy was more important than higher levels in breast milk – suggesting that the nutrient is required during important periods of development that occur in the womb.

The researchers concluded “A diet rich in omega-3s during pregnancy can’t be expected to solve everything, but our results show that such a diet has positive effects on a child’s sensory, cognitive, and motor development.”

Mercury-free molecularly-distilled DHA is the safest form of supplementation.

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