Category Archives: Infant Development

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Doug Robinson

The importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in the diet is now evident, as well as the need to return to a more physiologic omega-6/omega-3 ratio of about 1-4/1 rather than the ratio of 20-16/1 provided by current Western diets. … Continue reading →

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Academy of Pediatrics increases vitamin D recommendations

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Doug Robinson

On Monday, October 13th, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a press release regarding a new clinical report titled “Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants, Children, and Adolescents.” In this new report, the AAP has updated the … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 fatty acids in pregnant women and early visual acuity in infants

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found most commonly in fish oil, is important to neural development. It is speculated that DHA intakes are low enough in some pregnant women to impair infant development. A new study published in … Continue reading →

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