Fetal Brain Development—The Importance of DHA Omega 3 on Fetal Brain Development
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When it comes to fetal brain development, one of the most important natural substances is DHA omega 3, with fish oil being the best source and it can have quite dramatic results.
The fact that a newborn baby’s brain and central nervous system is composed of over 70% omega 3 fats, and that our brains are made up of over 30% DHA omega 3 fats, it’s really no surprise what a huge affect taking a daily supplement can have.
DHA in particular has been shown to greatly improve fetal brain development and can increase the baby’s IQ, verbal ability and all round comprehension skills.
In addition recent studies from Australia have shown that when the mother took a quality DHA fish oil supplement, their baby’s had significantly improved hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
In addition they bring many benefits to the mothers as well including a healthier pregnancy with a reduced risk of a premature birth. Incidences of post natal depression are also much lower when a DHA supplement is taken daily.
To give your baby the best start it is important to choose a supplement with care as many still contain toxins from the fish.
To prevent this from cancelling out any fetal brain development benefits, simply ensure the omega 3 fish oil has undergone molecular distillation to remove the impurities leaving only safe concentrated oil.
Also check for high levels of DHA as opposed to EPA to gain the most benefits, at least 250mg of DHA per capsule is recommended and any less and you will be robbed of the many benefits.
The purest source in the world right now comes from the Hoki fish in New Zealand as they are naturally high in DHA and very low in contaminants due to the wonderfully clean ocean they live in.
By adding a quality fish oil supplement into your daily routine, you and your baby can start enjoying the many benefits they bring, with fetal brain development being at the top of the list.
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