Infant Intelligence Articles:

DHA Improves Infant Intelligence

A controlled trial with DHA-fortified infant formula shows that DHA intake is likely to result in a more intelligent child.

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Mom’s DHA Supplementation While Breastfeeding Boosts Attention Span of Child

A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Children's Nutrition Research Center has shown that children whose mothers supplemented with DHA for the first four months of breast feeding had better attention span at age 5.

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Inadequate Iron in Infancy Leads to Later-Life Poor Cognitive Function

Researchers at the University of California have demonstrated that infants with iron deficiency have reduced cognitive function at age 19. Brain imaging showed reduced functionality in areas of the brain associated with executive function and memory.

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