Why Breast Fed Babies are Smarter
(The Best Years in Life) We all want to make sure our children reach their full potential and be the people they were meant to be. This is why it's important to know that brain development of babies and children is highly influenced by nutritional intake. Children who are fed inadequate amounts of a key nutrient will have inadequate brain growth and development, resulting in lower IQ's, reduced language development, and slower fine motor development. These are the findings of an extraordinary longitudinal study conducted by a research team led by Professor Jake Najman at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.
The human brain is primarily composed of fat, 60% by dry weight, and the right fats are critical to the development of a healthy brain. Professor Najman's research team was particularly interested in the importance of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 long chain fatty acid. DHA comprises 25 to 35% of the brain's fatty material, and 50 to 60% of the fatty material in the retina of the eye where it is needed for visual acuity. Read More.
The human brain is primarily composed of fat, 60% by dry weight, and the right fats are critical to the development of a healthy brain. Professor Najman's research team was particularly interested in the importance of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 long chain fatty acid. DHA comprises 25 to 35% of the brain's fatty material, and 50 to 60% of the fatty material in the retina of the eye where it is needed for visual acuity. Read More.
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