In addition to genetic factors and stimulation, nutrition also plays a major role in optimizing the child's intelligence. One of the most important in the development of the brain is DHA and ARA are needed at the baby's brain growth and development. To function optimally, these two components must be given in appropriate doses.The result of the latest clinical research shows that babies are given milk with DHA and ARA supplementation appropriate, ie, 17 mg/100 kcal mg/100kkal DHA and ARA 34, has a rate of better problem-solving in the age of 9 months. "Research shows these children have the skills in thinking, memory, and also a good level of focus," Michael J. Fitzgerald said, MD, a pediatrician from Bolingbrook Hospital, Illinois, USA.
Research also shows, the level of intelligence of children who receive DHA and ARA are also better in the first year of life. At the age of three years, cognitive development and ability to talk to children are also better.
Breast milk is the main and baby foods are rich in long chain fatty acids polyunsaturated, including DHA and ARA. This fatty acid is required since the baby still in the womb until birth and grow up. Therefore lactating mothers are advised to consume the food sources of DHA, such as eggs, chicken or fish. The content of DHA is very rich in fish. The bigger the fish the greater its content of DHA.
The function of DHA for nerve or myelin tissue wrapping, which will be launched nerves delivery orders. In other words, the substance that makes neural networks capable of delivering nerve impulses to the brain better. Therefore, intake of DHA should be in sufficient quantity.
