Consuming Omega 3 Fatty Acids Ensures Proper Fetal Neurological System Developments

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Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids Ensures Proper
Fetal Neurological System Development
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• The importance of including omega-3 fatty acids
  in a persons diet is now being realized by more
  people seeking to maintain optimal health and
  well being. Found in fish oil, omega-3 fatty
  acids have many health benefits. From the young
  to the elderly, more people are including omega-3
  fatty acids from foods such as fish or through
  omega-3 supplements. However, recent research has
  revealed that expectant mothers and their growing
  babies need omega-3 fish oils.

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• The fatty aciddocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is part
  of a group of omega-3s called PUFAs
  (polyunsaturated fatty acids). PUFAs are found in
  the brain and provide support and balance to the
  neuron network. Supplementing omega-3s from fish
  oils in the diet gives a developing brain an
  abundance of PUFAs. This benefits the developing
  fetus as it supports the proper development of
  the brain by ensuring proper fetal neurological
  system development.

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• DHA is not only important to ensuring optimal
  development of the fetal brain, immune and
  nervous system development, and eye health,
  research of fish oil has shown that the
  supplementation of fish oil during pregnancy
  reduces the risk of a newborn developing the skin
  condition eczema. When DHA and EPA
  (eicosapentaenoic acid) go through the cell
  membrane, they suppress inflammation that could
  possibly lead to skin reactions and different
  allergies that can occur during early childhood
  development. These findings were concluded after
  a study of seven hundred pregnant women revealed
  that expecting mothers who took fish oil
  supplements were compared to a placebo which
  showed that mothers taking fish oils has less
  incidences of infant eczema.

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• Studies have shown that pregnant women that
  consume fish oils can decrease the risk of
  pre-ecclampsia as well as prevent early labor,
  and may even help to prevent post-partum
  depression (PPD). DHA decreases throughout
  pregnancy in the mother, particularly in the
  third trimester, as it is transferred to the
  fetus. When a mother is lacking in sufficient DHA
  and redistribution of DHA occurs to ensure
  optimal fetal brain, eye, immune and nervous
  system development, the depletion of the DHA can
  result in post partum depression. For this
  reason, nutritional experts advise pregnant women
  to consume omega-3 fatty acids which will help
  not only reduce the risks of health problems for
  the mother and baby before and after birth, but
  also ensure proper development of the fetal
  neurological system. In addition, mothers who
  supplement with omega-3 from fish oil while they
  are breast feeding can improve the early
  development of a newborn's brain, motor function,
  and visual system.

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• Many experts advise that women should take sure
  they are getting omega-3 in their diets at least
  six months prior to conception. It will help to
  ensure there is adequate build up of the fatty
  acid in their body. In addition, many experts
  internationally recommend that pregnant and
  lactating mothers take 300-600 mg of DHA per day.
  The American Pregnancy Association recommends
  that they take 500-1000 mg of fish oil per day so
  to that at least 300 mg are DHA. It is also
  recommended that women consume a high quality
  fish oil product that is processed using methods
  that removes contaminants such as PCBs, heavy
  metals, and dioxins. Women should include an
  omega-3 supplement before and throughout their
  pregnancy, as well as while they are
  breastfeeding.

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