Omega-3s Can Promote Brain Health During Pregnancy and Early Life

Omega-3s are crucial for brain growth and development in infants.

DHA accounts for 40% of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in your brain and 60% in the retina of your eye.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that infants fed a DHA-fortified formula have better eyesight than infants fed a formula without it.

Getting enough omega-3s during pregnancy is associated with numerous benefits for your child, including

  • Higher intelligence
  • Better communication and social skills
  • Fewer behavioral problems
  • Decreased risk of developmental delay
  • Decreased risk of ADHD, autism and cerebral palsy

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