There are now clear benefits established of the benefits of DHA, and these extend to health benefits for a fetus or growing baby. Studies have shown that over 90 percent of us are deficient in DHA, (together with EPA), the 2 most essential fatty acids. These are found in fish oil. Breastfeeding mothers and pregnant mothers have powerful reasons to supplement their diet with omega 3 supplements containing DHA and EPA. There are many benefits of breastfeeding, and one of the best breastfeeding tips for nursing mothers is to maintain the levels of DHA in her breast milk.

It is established that the growing fetus has a very high demand for these 2 omega 3 essential fatty acids. But this demand does not decrease when the baby is born. And of course for any fetus, and any baby with a breastfeeding mother, their only source of omega 3 fats is from the mother.

There are studies now that show that breastfeeding mothers who supplement their diet with DHA have babies which, at 30 months, show higher scores on psychomotor development, have better visual development and even improve their scores on IQ assessments.

All of these make for powerful reasons for any mother who is breastfeeding to supplement their diet with supplements containing DHA. Breastfeeding mothers are just like the rest of us and generally have levels of omega 3 essential fatty acids that are too low.

If your intake of seafood products is adequate then this should not be the case, however studies show that for almost all of us our intake of seafoods is not adequate. There are a number of reasons for this. Fish is expensive and it is also generally recognized that most fish is contaminated with toxins such as mercury.

It is possible to get omega 3 fatty acids from plants however this is a different form of Omega3 fat and is not nearly as beneficial to health as DHA and EPA, the 2 essential fatty acids found in fish oil.

The perfect way for a breastfeeding mother to increase the levels of DHA in her milk is to undertake daily omega 3 supplementation with omega 3 capsules based on fish oil. Breastfeeding mothers can do this daily and much more cost effectively than eating fish. And the best fish oil capsules available are completely free of any contamination.

The benefits of DHA for babies of breastfeeding mothers are now established. There are solid reasons for breastfeeding mothers to start omega 3 supplementation right from conception, (or before), right through nursing and then to continue to supplementation thereafter for the health of the mother.

But it’s important to know that not all Omega 3 capsules are the same. You need to know how to compare the different fish oil capsules available on the market to find those that represent the best value and the best effectiveness.

I tell you how to do that on my website.

Want to know more about Fish Oil? Or more about Benefits Of Breastfeeding with DHA supplementation? Visit Peter’s Website Healthy Omega 3 Fish Oil.

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