Giving omega-3 fatty-acid supplements to preterm babies could help improve their intelligence later in life. Infants born before the final trimester, have lower levels of an omega-3 fatty acid known ...

Early preterm births may be dramatically decreased with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements, with a dose of 1000 mg more effective for pregnant women with low DHA levels than the 200 mg found in ...

Every year, approximately 15 million babies are born preterm, before 37 weeks of gestation, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports. Preterm complications are the leading cause of death among ...

Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid that stands out among the essential nutrients your body needs for optimal health. Known for its critical role in brain function, heart health, ...

In children born at less than 29 weeks gestation, high-dose omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation has improved IQ and augmented the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). It is unclear ...

Children born preterm are more likely to have lower cognitive scores, and those born very prematurely are deprived of the placental supply of docosahexaenoic acid in the last trimester. New research ...