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Non breast-fed preterm infants who are given formula supplemented with
DHA, an essential omega-3 fatty acid, show better visual acuity
than those receiving standard formula, says a recent study.
The authors state that their results show the importance of omega-3
fatty acids in the early development of the visual system. Additionally,
they make the point that intake of these essential nutrients may
confer lasting advantages on other developmental processes, although
these need to be studied further.
Pediatrics
2000; 105: 1292-1298.
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