A randomized trial finds that prenatal DHA supplementation did not result in improved cognitive, problem-solving or language abilities for children at four years of age. These findings are contrary to recommendations for pregnant women to increase their intake of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to improve fetal brain development. The study appears in the May 7 issue of iJAMA/i, a theme issue on child health. This issue is being released early ...Sunday, 4 May 2014
Cognitive Outcomes for Children may Not be Improved by DHA Intake During Pregnancy
A randomized trial finds that prenatal DHA supplementation did not result in improved cognitive, problem-solving or language abilities for children at four years of age. These findings are contrary to recommendations for pregnant women to increase their intake of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to improve fetal brain development. The study appears in the May 7 issue of iJAMA/i, a theme issue on child health. This issue is being released early ...
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