DHA Infant Formula
I think we can agree that we are concerned with the short and long term health of our babies, and we look to infant formula for the nutrition to keep our children healthy.
But what about premature babies? Especially those who are too small to breast feed normally and must temporarily be fed through a tube (enterally.) For those children, their health and indeed their lives are in the hands of their trusted doctors and pediatricians. Luckily, there is a growing body of knowledge around what nutrients best serve the needs of these unique babies.
I came across this study summary this morning and found it very compelling. The study is around the inclusion of the essential fatty acid omega-3, DHA in the food of premature infants. Now for many of us with young children, we know that many of the infant formulas are fortified with DHA. Those of us who keep up on the science may also be aware that DHA supports healthy brain development as well as supports many other areas of general health. This new study looked at the amount of DHA being consumed in tube fed premature babies and made the conclusion that they may need more.
I have linked to the actual article in NutraIngredients, that goes into a little more detail. Add this to the ever growing body of work showing the DHA and baby food may go well together.
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