Maternal omega-3 rich-diet linked to improved infant problem solving

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Paediatrics Neuroscience
Maternal omega-3 rich-diet linked to improved infant problem solving

The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids were highlighted again in a Norwegian study that demonstrates the positive effect a maternal diet rich in the oil can have on a child’s problem-solving abilities. The researcher’s findings suggest that a mother’s intake of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in pregnancy was associated with an infant’s skill in problem solving at 12 months.

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Nutrients “Maternal DHA Status during Pregnancy Has a Positive Impact on Infant Problem Solving: A Norwegian Prospective Observation Study.”
Authors: Hanne Cecilie Braarud, Maria Wik Markhus, Siv Skotheim, Kjell Morten Stormark, Livar Frøyland, Ingvild Eide Graff and Marian Kjellevold

Links: https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/07/03/Maternal-omega-3-rich-diet-linked-to-improved-infant-problem-solving-Study

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