by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
DHA, the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in the brain and retina, is a particularly important factor in the first two years of a child’s development. DHA assists in brain and eye development and function, and supports healthy heart...
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
No, either will work.
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
Collect your milk sample during the first feed of the day, before eating breakfast or taking any supplements. For best results, collect your sample in the middle or end of the feeding session. Although the percentage of DHA does not change over the course of the day...
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
It’s best to measure your breast milk DHA levels about 2-4 weeks after delivering your baby. DHA levels change naturally from the breast milk in the first few days after delivery (called “colostrum”) to the later breast milk (“mature...
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
If your DHA levels are optimum with your first testing, and you maintain the same health status, diet, and/or supplements, then once is enough. However, if your levels are low, and you decide to increase your intake of DHA (via fish or fish oil pills), then you can...
