This month’s Aliquot Preview episode is a collection of clips that covers a range of topics related to optimizing a child's development and growth, from pregnancy to toddlerhood.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• (00:00) Common deficiencies in infants and toddlers and how Rhonda optimizes her son’s diet.
• (01:45) Low omega-3 fatty acid intake in toddlers
• (04:18) Low iron intake in toddlers
• (05:03) Vitamin D supplementation in toddlers
• (06:26) Low magnesium intake in toddlers
• (06:55) Low potassium intake in toddlers
• (07:42) Low fiber intake in toddlers
• (08:58) Omega-3 supplementation in children
• (10:18) Omega-3 fatty acid and behavior and learning in school aged children.
• (13:17) Omega-3 fatty acid rich food improved asthma symptoms and inflammation.
• (14:10) Omega-3 fatty acid prolongs onset of schizophrenia in adolescents.
• (16:00) Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acid in children’s blood was associated with decreased DNA damage.
• (21:08) Fish intake during pregnancy.
• (24:58) Effect of dietary phospholipid DHA on the brain.
• (26:02) Extra precautions Rhonda took during pregnancy.
• (26:55) Caffeine consumption during pregnancy.
• (28:03) Rhonda's vaccinations during pregnancy
• (31:33) Acetaminophen during pregnancy
• (31:58) Rhonda’s supplementation routine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• (35:16) Breastfeeding duration and impacts on mother's and child's health
• (36:09) Human milk oligosaccharides and associations with immunity.
• (37:47) Stem cells within breast milk
• (39:10) DHA supplementation during breastfeeding.
• (41:34) Vitamin D supplementation during breastfeeding.
• (42:34) Caffeine consumption during breastfeeding.
• (44:55) Newborn care
• (46:20) Introducing new foods to infants and thoughts on allergies.
• (49:00) Omega-3 fatty acids and heavy metals during pregnancy
• (52:50) Rhonda's diet and exercise routine during pregnancy.
• (59:52) More about Rhonda's diet and supplementation during pregnancy
• (01:01:30) Brain health and intelligence, the importance of choline and omega-3 fatty acids
• (01:03:22) Vegetables, folate and diet diversity
• (01:04:02) Vitamin D during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• (01:05:19) Diet during lactation, extra calories, iodine for brain growth and development
• (01:06:04) Vitamin B12 supplementation, especially for vegetarians
• (01:06:16) Iron importance for brain health in infants
• (01:07:37) Salmon roe, babies and the potential for an allergic reaction.
• (01:08:17) Vitamin K and exclusive breastfeeding
• (01:08:40) Caffeine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• (01:09:45) Nutrition and vitamins for baby and toddler to maximize brain development and growth

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