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 DHA decreased colds in children – Background: The beneficial effects of DHA intake […]
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 […]
DHA intake and childhood obesity: Enhanced maternal-fetal omega-3 PUFA status is associated with lower childhood adiposity
Topics: DHA intake and childhood obesity. 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 […]