A mother’s intake of DHA essential fatty acid, along with a reduction of omega 6 vegetable oils (fries, chips, packaged foods, some salad dressings) reduces the risk of her child being overweight at 3 years old.

It is now quite clear that DHA is a key nutrient involved in the programming and setting up of gene wiring that relates to metabolism. In order for this to work properly there must be some DHA in the diet.  Additionally, the DHA needs to be able to work without interference from too many omega 6 vegetable oils. In other words, too much junk and packaged food will elevate the ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 and increase the risk of poor metabolic programming that results in obesity.  Unfortunately, this problem is all too common.

DHA is required for a healthy pregnancy for many reasons. Not the least of these, is helping your child get off on the right metabolic foot.

Posted by Byron J Richards at 04:56 PM.

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