DHA Improves Vision Development in Infants

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Byron J. Richards, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist
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Infants receiving a formula fortified with DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement.1 had significantly better eyesight at 12 months of age than those fed a control formula.

The researchers measured visual acuity in response to DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. supplementation.  Visual acuity is the clearness of vision that depends on the sharpness of retinal focus in combination with the ability of the brain to interpret what is perceived.  Optimizing development of visual circuitry during this important developmental phase has a life-long impact on eyesight quality.

I should point out that nursing mothers taking DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. will readily attain milk levels consistent with this formula study.

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  1. ^ DHA and Vision in Infants  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition  Eileen E Birch, Susan E Carlson, Dennis R Hoffman, Kathleen M Fitzgerald-Gustafson, Valeria LN Fu, James R Drover, Yolanda S Castañeda, Laura Minns, Dianna KH Wheaton, David Mundy, John Marunycz, and Deborah A Diersen-Schade

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