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Attention moms-to-be! If you want your baby to be smarter, add omega-3's
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
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The latest news on omega-3 fatty acids is that moms-to-be who consume a certain amount of omega-3's are having smarter babies. In the study, a group of mothers-to-be were given DHA–fortified bars during pregnancy while another group of mothers-to-be were not given any additional DHA. At 9 months old, the infants of both groups were tested on their problem–solving abilities and the results found that the infants of the mothers who were given extra DHA performed better than the infants of the mothers who did not receive any supplementation.
The real question is, “If your baby is sharper at 9 months due to the added DHA does that mean they will be smarter at age 6, 11, 18 and so on?” If so, we should have this stuff in prenatal vitamins. On second thought, make it a multivitamin so that everyone can benefit.
Bring on the Omega-3’s!
Michelle, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.”
The real question is, “If your baby is sharper at 9 months due to the added DHA does that mean they will be smarter at age 6, 11, 18 and so on?” If so, we should have this stuff in prenatal vitamins. On second thought, make it a multivitamin so that everyone can benefit.
Bring on the Omega-3’s!
Michelle, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.”
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