| Literature DB >> 17376662 |
A Eilander1, D C Hundscheid, S J Osendarp, C Transler, P L Zock.
Abstract
The present paper evaluates the most recent randomized controlled trials assessing the efficacy of n-3 LCPUFA supplementation (with or without n-6 LCPUFA) during pregnancy, lactation, infancy and childhood on visual and cognitive development. Available evidence suggests a beneficial effect of maternal n-3 LCPUFA supplementation during pregnancy and lactation on cognitive development of infants and children, but not for visual development. Evidence for an effect of LCPUFA supplementation of preterm and term infants on cognitive development of infants remains inconclusive. However, supplementing term infants with daily doses of 100 mg docosahexaenoic acid plus 200 mg arachidonic acid improves visual development as measured by electrophysiological tests. Evidence for benefits of n-3 LCPUFA on cognitive development in healthy children older than 2 years of age is too limited to allow a clear conclusion. Taken together, the evidence for potential benefits of LCPUFA supplementation is promising but yet inconclusive.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID： 17376662 DOI： 10.1016/j.plefa.2007.01.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids ISSN： 0952-3278 Impact factor: 4.006