When you think of supplements, your mind likely jumps to the unregulated herbal variety such as ginseng, Echinacea, and even ephedra. This descriptor may conjure up all sorts of negative connotations in your mind of side effects that you don’t want to associate with your newborn child. And yet, you probably take all kinds of [...]
Fish Oil for ADHD in Preemie Twins
July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Prevention of ADHD can begin in the womb. The children of women who consume the highest amounts of omega-3 essential fatty acids like those found in fish oil and DHA from microalgae show benefits for as long as eight years after birth. Brain Building DHA The most essential of the omega-3 essential fatty acids for [...]
The Importance of DHA for Premature Babies
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Prenatal vitamins with docosahexaenoic acid, also known as DHA are one more way of protecting baby against some of the developmental problems that can follow premature birth in expectant mothers should start taking them as soon as they know they are pregnant. However, if the mother has not taken DHA before giving birth, supplemental DHA [...]
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