Clinical Pearls: The Interplay of Nutrition, Brain Development, and Cognition

Are the effects of MFGM short-term only, or is there evidence for a long-term benefit?

2023-05-1001:33

Renowned professor of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and endowed chair in pediatric research, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, explains the structural components of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), highlighting the importance of MFGM bioactive proteins for immune development, as well as the impact on brain and cognitive development from bioactive lipids. Dr. Ghishan shares study results that demonstrate the impact of MFGM beyond infancy, with effects on neurocognitive and brain structure development. Milk fat globule membrane components Bioactive proteins and lipids within MFGM How MGFM lipids influence cognitive development Effects of MFGM beyond infancy

Tell us about the bioactive proteins in MFGM. What are the benefits and related clinical outcomes?

2023-05-1001:02

Renowned professor of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and endowed chair in pediatric research, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, explains the structural components of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), highlighting the importance of MFGM bioactive proteins for immune development, as well as the impact on brain and cognitive development from bioactive lipids. Dr. Ghishan shares study results that demonstrate the impact of MFGM beyond infancy, with effects on neurocognitive and brain structure development. Milk fat globule membrane components Bioactive proteins and lipids within MFGM How MGFM lipids influence cognitive development Effects of MFGM beyond infancy

Tell us about the bioactive lipids in MFGM. What role do they play in neurodevelopment?

2023-05-1001:11

Renowned professor of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and endowed chair in pediatric research, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, explains the structural components of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), highlighting the importance of MFGM bioactive proteins for immune development, as well as the impact on brain and cognitive development from bioactive lipids. Dr. Ghishan shares study results that demonstrate the impact of MFGM beyond infancy, with effects on neurocognitive and brain structure development. Milk fat globule membrane components Bioactive proteins and lipids within MFGM How MGFM lipids influence cognitive development Effects of MFGM beyond infancy

Tell us about the bioactive lipids in MFGM. What role do they play in neurodevelopment?

2023-05-1001:26

Renowned professor of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and endowed chair in pediatric research, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, explains the structural components of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), highlighting the importance of MFGM bioactive proteins for immune development, as well as the impact on brain and cognitive development from bioactive lipids. Dr. Ghishan shares study results that demonstrate the impact of MFGM beyond infancy, with effects on neurocognitive and brain structure development. Milk fat globule membrane components Bioactive proteins and lipids within MFGM How MGFM lipids influence cognitive development Effects of MFGM beyond infancy

Can you elaborate on the role of the various lipid components in MFGM and how they influence brain and cognitive development?

2023-05-1001:32

Renowned professor of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and endowed chair in pediatric research, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, explains the structural components of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), highlighting the importance of MFGM bioactive proteins for immune development, as well as the impact on brain and cognitive development from bioactive lipids. Dr. Ghishan shares study results that demonstrate the impact of MFGM beyond infancy, with effects on neurocognitive and brain structure development. Milk fat globule membrane components Bioactive proteins and lipids within MFGM How MGFM lipids influence cognitive development Effects of MFGM beyond infancy

What do the more advanced cognitive tests show related to how early exposure to DHA impacts later neurocognition? Does the timing and dose of DHA matter?

2023-04-2601:34

Professor of psychology, John A. Colombo, PhD, who is affiliated with child language, clinical child psychology, and neuroscience doctoral programs, explains the importance of omega-3 DHA on brain development. Dr. Colombo reviews DHA studies and how outcomes are related to cognitive function, as well as how DHA relates to longer-term cognitive outcomes. Dr. Colombo describes advanced cognitive tests that target cognition in school-aged children, and how early exposure to DHA impacts later neurocognition. Impact of omega-3 DHA on early brain development Impact of early DHA exposure on long-term neurocognition Review of advanced cognitive tests

What are the newer cognitive tests available that help us test more targeted aspects of cognition in school-aged children?

2023-04-2602:18

Professor of psychology, John A. Colombo, PhD, who is affiliated with child language, clinical child psychology, and neuroscience doctoral programs, explains the importance of omega-3 DHA on brain development. Dr. Colombo reviews DHA studies and how outcomes are related to cognitive function, as well as how DHA relates to longer-term cognitive outcomes. Dr. Colombo describes advanced cognitive tests that target cognition in school-aged children, and how early exposure to DHA impacts later neurocognition. Impact of omega-3 DHA on early brain development Impact of early DHA exposure on long-term neurocognition Review of advanced cognitive tests

Could you address the variable findings, through study design, or specifically, what is being tested in older ages? And can you connect these DHA studies to longer-term childhood cognitive outcomes?

2023-04-2601:26

Professor of psychology, John A. Colombo, PhD, who is affiliated with child language, clinical child psychology, and neuroscience doctoral programs, explains the importance of omega-3 DHA on brain development. Dr. Colombo reviews DHA studies and how outcomes are related to cognitive function, as well as how DHA relates to longer-term cognitive outcomes. Dr. Colombo describes advanced cognitive tests that target cognition in school-aged children, and how early exposure to DHA impacts later neurocognition. Impact of omega-3 DHA on early brain development Impact of early DHA exposure on long-term neurocognition Review of advanced cognitive tests

Please share an overview of the history of DHA studies and outcomes related to cognitive function?

2023-04-2601:52

Professor of psychology, John A. Colombo, PhD, who is affiliated with child language, clinical child psychology, and neuroscience doctoral programs, explains the importance of omega-3 DHA on brain development. Dr. Colombo reviews DHA studies and how outcomes are related to cognitive function, as well as how DHA relates to longer-term cognitive outcomes. Dr. Colombo describes advanced cognitive tests that target cognition in school-aged children, and how early exposure to DHA impacts later neurocognition. Impact of omega-3 DHA on early brain development Impact of early DHA exposure on long-term neurocognition Review of advanced cognitive tests

What is omega-3 DHA and why is it important for brain development?

2023-04-2601:00

Professor of psychology, John A. Colombo, PhD, who is affiliated with child language, clinical child psychology, and neuroscience doctoral programs, explains the importance of omega-3 DHA on brain development. Dr. Colombo reviews DHA studies and how outcomes are related to cognitive function, as well as how DHA relates to longer-term cognitive outcomes. Dr. Colombo describes advanced cognitive tests that target cognition in school-aged children, and how early exposure to DHA impacts later neurocognition. Impact of omega-3 DHA on early brain development Impact of early DHA exposure on long-term neurocognition Review of advanced cognitive tests

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Clinical Pearls: The Interplay of Nutrition, Brain Development, and Cognition