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

Update: 2023-04-26

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

2023-05-1001:33

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

2023-05-1001:02

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

2023-05-1001:11

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

2023-05-1001:26

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

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

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

2023-04-2602:18

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

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