When you consider that seventy percent of the human brain is formed during pregnancy, omega-3 essential fatty acids are very important for both the developing child and new mother. The list of potential benefits for daily omega-3 fat consumption during pregnancy, breast feeding, and infancy is long and impressive.
Potential Benefits for the Child
- Higher IQ level (at 4 years of age)
- Improved childhood vision (at 18 months and 4 years of age)
- More advanced sleeping patterns and more mature nervous system
- Better performance in attention tests
- Higher attainment of social activity and language development (at age 18 months)
- Lower incidence of asthma and eczema
Potential Benefits for the Mother
- Lower risk of post-partum depression
- Lower risk of pregnancy-induced high blood pressure
- Lower likelihood of having a small baby
- Lowering of elevated blood triglyceride levels
- Lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
- Lower risk of future breast cancer
- Lower risk of future blocked blood vessels
These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The products are recommended by Peter and Felix Melamed from San Francisco Biotherapy Clinic.