High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS

What the Omega-3 Fat DHA Does for the Brain and Body w/ Kristina Jackson, PhD


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Omega-3 fats are important for brain function and development, especially during pregnancy.

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New studies have found that when mom has a low level of DHA, it can trigger preterm and early preterm birth and lead to a host of health issues for baby.

Kristina Jackson, PhD, an expert in this area, shares new science about how expecting moms can better target their blood DHA levels to reduce rates of early birthing.

Here’s the science and details:

Kristina discusses more about:

-What the omega-3 fatty acid DHA does in the body and where you get it in your diet
-Why Mom’s low DHA level harms her growing baby
-How to test and optimize serum DHA levels
-How to choose a clean DHA product
-Why nuts and seeds don’t increase DHA levels

 

Link to science and show notes: https://bit.ly/dha-for-pregnancy

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