Breastmilk is best for babies, no argument about that. However, if for some reason, you have to use infant formula, make sure it is fortified with DHA omega-3 and AA omega-6 to guarantee a correct eye and brain development, according to the latest recommendations published by international experts in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine. If you are nursing your child, then you must make sure there’s adequate amounts of these compounds in your diet by eating oily fish (rich in DHA) and meat, eggs and milk (rich in AA).
Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid, or …read more