DHA supplementation during pregnancy decreased the occurrence of colds in children at 1 month and reduced illness symptom duration at 1, 3 and 6 months
Topics: Omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), pregnancy, infant morbidity Background: The beneficial effects of DHA intake during pregnancy through either maternal diet or supplement use on cognitive development during infancy has been well known for over a decade. This knowledge has resulted in an official recommendation for […]
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy improves infant health
A recent study completed at Emory University and funded by the National Institute of Health, USA and the March of Dimes Foundation charity, has confirmed a preliminary finding that DHA supplementation during pregnancy improves infant’s immune function as measured by frequency and intensity of illness symptoms. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial included 1094 pregnant […]
Enhanced maternal-fetal omega-3 PUFA status is associated with lower childhood adiposity
Topics: Omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), pregnancy, obesity Objective: To determine the impact of maternal DHA intake during pregnancy on obesity in their offspring. Background: Exposure to different types of polyunsaturated fatty acids in early life may influence adiposity development later in life. Low intake of omega-3 […]