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Adding DHA-rich fish oil to ready-to-eat therapeutic foods significantly improves brain development in malnourished infants and children . These findings , recently published in the “ American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ” ( https :// pubmed . ncbi . nlm . nih . gov / 34726694 /) are the first to measure impact of balancing essential fats with added DHA omega-3 on cognitive development in severely malnourished children in Malawi , Africa .

Peanut-based , vegetable-oilrich , ready-to-eat therapeutic foods ( RUTF ) support anthropometric / muscle growth and development but are void of DHA omega-3 . DHA is crucial for brain development and must be consumed through diet or supplements because humans cannot produce omega-3 essential fats . Previous research has shown vegetableseed-oil-rich diets further increase demand for DHA omega-3 .

This triple-blind , randomized , controlled clinical trial in 2,565 children age 6 months to 5 years compared standard RUTF to RUTF fortified with AlaskOmega

fish oil . Tested six months after intervention , children fed AlaskOmega DHA-fortified RUTF had significantly improved global developmental scores , driven by gross motor , and social scores . Examples of gross motor skills include unassisted walking , hopping or tossing a ball , and social skills include intentional pointing or drinking from a cup .

“ Our study shows that balanced fats and including omega-3 DHA is important for long-term mental development in the 16 million children who suffer annually from severe acute malnutrition ,” said Dr . Tom Brenna , co-senior study author and professor of pediatrics at the Dell Pediatric Research Institute , University of Texas at Austin . “ As importantly , this study highlights the central role of nutrition specifically for brain development in all children .”

“ We were thrilled to participate in this important project and contribute to research demonstrating the life-altering benefits of omega- 3 nutrition on cognitive development ,” said Gretchen Vannice , director of nutrition education and

research at Wiley Companies .

Wiley Companies is the producer of MSC-certified AlaskOmega omega-3 and omega-7 concentrates and natural fish oil products . Recognized globally as the leader in freshness , AlaskOmega starts with wild-caught Alaska pollock from the Bering Sea and refines their line of products in their family owned and operated GMP certified facility . Staying with their mission of developing innovative products that make the world ’ s population healthier , the brand recently launched a high-potency omega-3 concentrate powder .

Celebrating its 40th year in business , Wiley Companies is both ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 registered for certification .

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