A Docosahexaenoic Acid‐Functional Food During Pregnancy Benefits Infant Visual Acuity at Four but not Six Months of Age

Judge, Michelle P.; Harel, Ofer; Lammi‐Keefe, Carol J.

doi:10.1007/s11745-006-3007-3

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“…Only a few studies have addressed whether maternal n-3 fatty acid supplementation or intake might benefit offspring cognition. Three randomized trials of prenatal n-3 supplementation suggest improvements in child outcomes in infancy and early childhood [16][17][18][19]. Some observational studies have also found that umbilical cord tissue or blood levels of DHA were associated with better development in infants [15•].…”

Section: Integrative Analysis Of the Overall Effect Of Prenatal Mercumentioning

confidence: 99%

Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

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2008

Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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Purpose of review-To summarize recent evidence regarding associations of early life exposure to mercury from maternal fish consumption during pregnancy, thimerosal in vaccines and dental amalgam with child neurodevelopment.Recent findings-Recent publications have built upon previous evidence demonstrating mild detrimental neurocognitive effects from prenatal methylmercury exposure from maternal fish consumption during pregnancy. New studies examining the effects of prenatal fish consumption as well as methylmercury suggest there are benefits from prenatal fish consumption, but also that consumption of fish high in mercury should be avoided. Future studies incorporating information on both the methylmercury and the docosahexaenoic acid contained within fish will help to refine recommendations to optimize outcomes for mothers and children. Additional recent studies have supported the safety of vaccines containing thimerosal and of dental amalgam for repair of dental caries in children.Summary-Exposure to mercury may harm child development. Interventions intended to reduce exposure to low levels of mercury in early life must, however, be carefully evaluated in consideration of the potential attendant harm from resultant behavior changes, such as reduced docosahexaenoic acid exposure from lower seafood intake, reduced uptake of childhood vaccinations and suboptimal dental care.

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Section: Integrative Analysis Of the Overall Effect Of Prenatal Mercumentioning

confidence: 99%

Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

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2008

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“…21 A recent study has demonstrated that DHA supplemented during pregnancy plays a role in the maturation of the visual system and benefits infant visual acuity at 4 but not 6 months of age. 38 Also, results of a recent study indicate that DHA consumption in pregnancy significantly affects problem solving abilities at the age of 9 months, but does not affect memory processes. 39 Additionally, children's mental processing scores at 4 years of age correlated significantly with maternal intake of DHA during pregnancy.…”

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“…Recent data have confirmed a great impact of maternal diet during pregnancy on fetal growth and development, as well as on postnatal development and health. [34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] It is during intrauterine life that the diet has significant effect on the brain development. It has been known for some time that folic acid plays a protective role in neurodevelopmental processes.…”

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Fetal and Maternal Physiology and Ultrasound Diagnosis

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Predojević²,

Kurjak³

et al. 2013

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Fetal developmental potential is determined at the moment of conception by genetic inheritance. However, this development is modulated by environmental factors. It is important to recognize that both, the mother and the fetus, actively participate in the maintenance of the physiological intrauterine environment. Unfortunately, the fetus is not entirely protected from harmful influences of the external factors. By altering the intrauterine environment, these factors can have a long-term effect on fetal health.

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“…Several trials reported other measures of neurodevelopment which included BAEPs (Stein et al, 2012), the Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence (Helland et al, 2001;Judge et al, 2007), the Hempel neonatal neurologic examination (van Goor et al, 2010), and EEG recording (Helland et al, 2001). No significant differences between the treatment groups were observed on any of these measures.…”

Section: Intervention Studies With N-3 Lcpufa Supplementation During mentioning

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Scientific Opinion on health benefits of seafood (fish and shellfish) consumption in relation to health risks associated with exposure to methylmercury

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2014

EFSA Journal

135

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Following a request from the European Commission to address the risks and benefits as regards fish/seafood consumption related to relevant beneficial substances (e.g. nutrients such as n‐3 long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids) and the contaminant methylmercury, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) was asked to deliver a Scientific Opinion on health benefits of seafood consumption in relation to health risks associated with exposure to methylmercury. In the present Opinion, the NDA Panel has reviewed the role of seafood in European diets and evaluated the beneficial effects of seafood consumption in relation to health outcomes and population subgroups that have been identified by the FAO/WHO Joint Expert Consultation on the Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption and/or the EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the context of a risk assessment related to the presence of mercury and methylmercury in food as relevant for the assessment. These included the effects of seafood consumption during pregnancy on functional outcomes of children's neurodevelopment and the effects of seafood consumption on cardiovascular disease risk in adults. The Panel concluded that consumption of about 1‐2 servings of seafood per week and up to 3‐4 servings per week during pregnancy has been associated with better functional outcomes of neurodevelopment in children compared to no consumption of seafood. Such amounts have also been associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease mortality in adults and are compatible with current intakes and recommendations in most of the European countries considered. These associations refer to seafood per se andinclude beneficial and adverse effects of nutrients and non‐nutrients (i.e. including contaminants such as methylmercury) contained in seafood. No additional benefits on neurodevelopmental outcomes and no benefit on coronary heart disease mortality risk might be expected at higher intakes.

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A Docosahexaenoic Acid‐Functional Food During Pregnancy Benefits Infant Visual Acuity at Four but not Six Months of Age

Cited by 109 publications

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Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

Fish consumption, methylmercury and child neurodevelopment

Fetal and Maternal Physiology and Ultrasound Diagnosis

Scientific Opinion on health benefits of seafood (fish and shellfish) consumption in relation to health risks associated with exposure to methylmercury

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