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A new study shows that the more omega-3 fatty acids there are in mother's breast milk, the greater the preterm infants' growth. 37 premature infants were studied and found to have greater length, weight, and head circumference for their first six months if they had more omega 3 fatty acids.
The dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids that mothers take are transmitted into their breast milk, and consequently to their children. Prior to birth and even during the first few years of life, omega-3 fats are crucial for eye and brain development. The concentrations of omega-3 fats that the child gets through breast milk depend on mother's diet.
The mother can get these essential fatty acids from oily fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, and albacore tuna. But it is important to not consume too much because of mercury content in fatty fish. Other good sources are canola oil, flaxseed, and walnuts.
Source: Lipids in Health and Disease, online June 26, 2009.| Related News |
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