Beneficial Effects of a Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid on Infant Development: Evidence from the Inuit of Artic Quebec
Beneficial Effects of a Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid on Infant Development: Evidence from the Inuit of Artic Quebec
Authors: Joseph L. Jacobson, et al.
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Journal: Journal of Pediatrics, March 2008
Summary: This study looked at over 100 Inuit infants and their mothers in Artic Quebec to determine effects of a high fish and sea mammal diet. Higher DHA omega-3 concentration is associated with longer gestation, better visual acuity at 6 months, and better mental and motor skills at 11 months.
