Pregnant moms: Fish oil ensures better baby's coordination.

December 22, 2006

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20/12/06 - Health section

Fish oil during pregnancy could boost baby's coordination

By JENNY HOPE, Medical Correspondent Women who take high doses of fish oils

during pregnancy could dramatically boost their children's coordination, say

researchers. A new study reveals the benefits of using so-called " clever

capsules " to help develop the full potential of babies while still in the womb

It found a significant advance in hand-eye coordination among toddlers whose

mothers took fish oil supplements during the second half of pregnancy compared

with those who did not. There was also improvement in brainpower and

vocabulary among children exposed to fish oil supplements in the womb, says the

study published on Thursday online in the medical journal Archives of Disease in

Childhood. It is the latest evidence to highlight how omega 3 fatty acids

found in fish oils can enhance children's development. Omega 3 fatty acids

play an important part in the development of the central nervous system. The

last three months of pregnancy are thought to be a key

time for intake of fish oil because there is a growth spurt in the human brain

during this time, which carries on into the first few months of a baby's life.

Other research suggests cod liver oil taken during pregnancy may increase

birthweight and reduce the risk of the baby developing type 1 diabetes. But as

well as immediate benefits to the child, studies show fish oils can help

mums-to-be in a number of ways, including reducing high blood pressure and

easing post-natal depression. The latest study from the University of Western

Australia looked at 98 pregnant women, who were either given 4g of fish oil

supplements or 4g of olive oil supplements daily from 20 weeks of pregnancy to

the bith of their babies. When the children reached the age of two and a half,

they were given various tests measuring growth and development. Children whose

mothers had taken fish oil supplements scored significantly higher in hand-eye

coordination than those whose mothers had taken

olive oil supplements. Fish oil children also scored more highly on

comprehension, phrase length and vocabulary - even after allowing for factors

such as the age of the mother and breastfeeding. Only non-smokers and those

who did not routinely eat more than two weekly portions of fish were included in

the study. Professor Prescott, who led the study, said: " These

preliminary data indicate that supplementation with a relatively high-dose fish

oil during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy is not only safe but also seems to

have potential beneficial effects that need to be explored further " . Concern

over the mercury content in certain types of fish means high quality fish oil

supplements have become increasingly popular. The Food Standards Agency's most

recent advice is that pregnant and breast-feeding women should eat one or two

portions of oily fish a week, avoiding those with high mercury content such as

swordfish. The latest research comes amid calls for

free fish oil supplements to be given to schoolchildren, as trials suggest they

can benefit those with behavioural problems as well as improving performance.

Dr , director of the Food and Behavioural Research charity and

author of " They Are What Your Feed Them " about fish oils, carried out

groundbreaking research using them to help pupils with learning and other

difficulties. She said, " I'm not at all surprised by the findings, which

demonstrate the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids to the developing brain.

" Pregnant women have been scared off eating fish because of the mercury risks

but they can take high quality capsules if they are concerned. " Omega 3 is

vital at all stages of life. There is international proof of the benefits for

people with heart conditions and we are heading that way with studies on

children's learning and behaviour. " In heart disease, patients are recommended

to take a 1g fish oil capsule a day - four times less than the

study. London GP Dr Jarvis, chairman of International Cod Liver Omega 3

Foundation, said there was no doubt that few Britons were eating enough fish,

including pregnant women, and supplements were a good substitute. She said,

" The evidence is very good for the effects of omega 3 on the developing brain

but I would caution against the very high doses used in this study. I believe

you would still get benefits from lower doses. " Dr Pamela Mason, on behalf of

the UK Health Supplements Information Service, said: " This is an exciting and

interesting study because it is the first to look at the effect, and show

benefits, of high dose fish oil in the second half of pregnancy on the child's

eye and hand co-ordination. " But I would recommend that pregnant women?who

want to try this dose should?consult their doctor first. " What is clear,

however, is that omega 3s are essential in pregnancy for the mother and the

child and average UK intake is less than half the

recommended levels, " she added.

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Women who take high doses of fish oils during pregnancy could dramatically

boost their children's coordination, say researchers. A new study reveals the

benefits of using so-called " clever capsules " to help develop the full potential

of babies while still in the womb It found a significant advance in hand-eye

coordination among toddlers whose mothers took fish oil supplements during the

second half of pregnancy compared with those who did not. There was also

improvement in brainpower and vocabulary among children exposed to fish oil

supplements in the womb, says the study published on Thursday online in the

medical journal Archives of Disease in Childhood. It is the latest evidence to

highlight how omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oils can enhance children's

development. Omega 3 fatty acids play an important part in the development of

the central nervous system. The last three months of pregnancy are thought to

be a key time for intake of fish oil because

there is a growth spurt in the human brain during this time, which carries on

into the first few months of a baby's life. Other research suggests cod liver

oil taken during pregnancy may increase birthweight and reduce the risk of the

baby developing type 1 diabetes. But as well as immediate benefits to the

child, studies show fish oils can help mums-to-be in a number of ways, including

reducing high blood pressure and easing post-natal depression. The latest

study from the University of Western Australia looked at 98 pregnant women, who

were either given 4g of fish oil supplements or 4g of olive oil supplements

daily from 20 weeks of pregnancy to the bith of their babies. When the

children reached the age of two and a half, they were given various tests

measuring growth and development. Children whose mothers had taken fish oil

supplements scored significantly higher in hand-eye coordination than those

whose mothers had taken olive oil supplements. Fish oil

children also scored more highly on comprehension, phrase length and vocabulary

- even after allowing for factors such as the age of the mother and

breastfeeding. Only non-smokers and those who did not routinely eat more than

two weekly portions of fish were included in the study. Professor

Prescott, who led the study, said: " These preliminary data indicate that

supplementation with a relatively high-dose fish oil during the last 20 weeks of

pregnancy is not only safe but also seems to have potential beneficial effects

that need to be explored further " . Concern over the mercury content in certain

types of fish means high quality fish oil supplements have become increasingly

popular. The Food Standards Agency's most recent advice is that pregnant and

breast-feeding women should eat one or two portions of oily fish a week,

avoiding those with high mercury content such as swordfish. The latest

research comes amid calls for free fish oil supplements to be given

to schoolchildren, as trials suggest they can benefit those with behavioural

problems as well as improving performance. Dr , director of the

Food and Behavioural Research charity and author of " They Are What Your Feed

Them " about fish oils, carried out groundbreaking research using them to help

pupils with learning and other difficulties. She said, " I'm not at all

surprised by the findings, which demonstrate the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids

to the developing brain. " Pregnant women have been scared off eating fish

because of the mercury risks but they can take high quality capsules if they are

concerned. " Omega 3 is vital at all stages of life. There is international

proof of the benefits for people with heart conditions and we are heading that

way with studies on children's learning and behaviour. " In heart disease,

patients are recommended to take a 1g fish oil capsule a day - four times less

than the study. London GP Dr Jarvis,

chairman of International Cod Liver Omega 3 Foundation, said there was no doubt

that few Britons were eating enough fish, including pregnant women, and

supplements were a good substitute. She said, " The evidence is very good for

the effects of omega 3 on the developing brain but I would caution against the

very high doses used in this study. I believe you would still get benefits from

lower doses. " Dr Pamela Mason, on behalf of the UK Health Supplements

Information Service, said: " This is an exciting and interesting study because it

is the first to look at the effect, and show benefits, of high dose fish oil in

the second half of pregnancy on the child's eye and hand co-ordination. " But I

would recommend that pregnant women?who want to try this dose should?consult

their doctor first. " What is clear, however, is that omega 3s are essential in

pregnancy for the mother and the child and average UK intake is less than half

the recommended levels, " she added.

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" We have allowed (the drugs) industry to subvert the rules of science. We have

watched quietly as governments and academics have colluded with industry to hide

information critical to our patients. We have remained silent as our medical

schools have churned out graduates who have no knowledge of the dilemmas and

scandals of medicine. We have allowed many of our medical journals to become

corrupted and timid, " - Dr Aubrey Blumsohn

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December 22, 2006

Not if it's mercury laden fish oil. Yeah, no more than two weekly

portions of fish..because more than that causes Hg poisoning maybe?

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> Fish oil during pregnancy could boost baby's coordination

> By JENNY HOPE, Medical Correspondent Women who take high doses

of fish oils during pregnancy could dramatically boost their

children's coordination, say researchers. A new study reveals the

benefits of using so-called " clever capsules " to help develop the

full potential of babies while still in the womb It found a

significant advance in hand-eye coordination among toddlers whose

mothers took fish oil supplements during the second half of

pregnancy compared with those who did not. There was also

improvement in brainpower and vocabulary among children exposed to

fish oil supplements in the womb, says the study published on

Thursday online in the medical journal Archives of Disease in

Childhood. It is the latest evidence to highlight how omega 3

fatty acids found in fish oils can enhance children's development.

Omega 3 fatty acids play an important part in the development of the

central nervous system. The last three months of pregnancy are

thought to be a key

> time for intake of fish oil because there is a growth spurt in

the human brain during this time, which carries on into the first

few months of a baby's life. Other research suggests cod liver oil

taken during pregnancy may increase birthweight and reduce the risk

of the baby developing type 1 diabetes. But as well as immediate

benefits to the child, studies show fish oils can help mums-to-be in

a number of ways, including reducing high blood pressure and easing

post-natal depression. The latest study from the University of

Western Australia looked at 98 pregnant women, who were either given

4g of fish oil supplements or 4g of olive oil supplements daily from

20 weeks of pregnancy to the bith of their babies. When the

children reached the age of two and a half, they were given various

tests measuring growth and development. Children whose mothers had

taken fish oil supplements scored significantly higher in hand-eye

coordination than those whose mothers had taken

> olive oil supplements. Fish oil children also scored more

highly on comprehension, phrase length and vocabulary - even after

allowing for factors such as the age of the mother and

breastfeeding. Only non-smokers and those who did not routinely

eat more than two weekly portions of fish were included in the

study. Professor Prescott, who led the study, said: " These

preliminary data indicate that supplementation with a relatively

high-dose fish oil during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy is not only

safe but also seems to have potential beneficial effects that need

to be explored further " . Concern over the mercury content in

certain types of fish means high quality fish oil supplements have

become increasingly popular. The Food Standards Agency's most

recent advice is that pregnant and breast-feeding women should eat

one or two portions of oily fish a week, avoiding those with high

mercury content such as swordfish. The latest research comes amid

calls for

> free fish oil supplements to be given to schoolchildren, as

trials suggest they can benefit those with behavioural problems as

well as improving performance. Dr *******son, director of the

Food and Behavioural Research charity and author of " They Are What

Your Feed Them " about fish oils, carried out groundbreaking research

using them to help pupils with learning and other difficulties.

She said, " I'm not at all surprised by the findings, which

demonstrate the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids to the developing

brain. " Pregnant women have been scared off eating fish because of

the mercury risks but they can take high quality capsules if they

are concerned. " Omega 3 is vital at all stages of life. There is

international proof of the benefits for people with heart conditions

and we are heading that way with studies on children's learning and

behaviour. " In heart disease, patients are recommended to take a

1g fish oil capsule a day - four times less than the

> study. London GP Dr Jarvis, chairman of International Cod

Liver Omega 3 Foundation, said there was no doubt that few Britons

were eating enough fish, including pregnant women, and supplements

were a good substitute. She said, " The evidence is very good for

the effects of omega 3 on the developing brain but I would caution

against the very high doses used in this study. I believe you would

still get benefits from lower doses. " Dr Pamela Mason, on behalf

of the UK Health Supplements Information Service, said: " This is an

exciting and interesting study because it is the first to look at

the effect, and show benefits, of high dose fish oil in the second

half of pregnancy on the child's eye and hand co-ordination. " But

I would recommend that pregnant women?who want to try this dose

should?consult their doctor first. " What is clear, however, is

that omega 3s are essential in pregnancy for the mother and the

child and average UK intake is less than half the

> recommended levels, " she added.

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> Women who take high doses of fish oils during pregnancy could

dramatically boost their children's coordination, say researchers.

A new study reveals the benefits of using so-called " clever

capsules " to help develop the full potential of babies while still

in the womb It found a significant advance in hand-eye

coordination among toddlers whose mothers took fish oil supplements

during the second half of pregnancy compared with those who did

not. There was also improvement in brainpower and vocabulary among

children exposed to fish oil supplements in the womb, says the study

published on Thursday online in the medical journal Archives of

Disease in Childhood. It is the latest evidence to highlight how

omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oils can enhance children's

development. Omega 3 fatty acids play an important part in the

development of the central nervous system. The last three months

of pregnancy are thought to be a key time for intake of fish oil

because

> there is a growth spurt in the human brain during this time,

which carries on into the first few months of a baby's life. Other

research suggests cod liver oil taken during pregnancy may increase

birthweight and reduce the risk of the baby developing type 1

diabetes. But as well as immediate benefits to the child, studies

show fish oils can help mums-to-be in a number of ways, including

reducing high blood pressure and easing post-natal depression. The

latest study from the University of Western Australia looked at 98

pregnant women, who were either given 4g of fish oil supplements or

4g of olive oil supplements daily from 20 weeks of pregnancy to the

bith of their babies. When the children reached the age of two and

a half, they were given various tests measuring growth and

development. Children whose mothers had taken fish oil supplements

scored significantly higher in hand-eye coordination than those

whose mothers had taken olive oil supplements. Fish oil

> children also scored more highly on comprehension, phrase length

and vocabulary - even after allowing for factors such as the age of

the mother and breastfeeding. Only non-smokers and those who did

not routinely eat more than two weekly portions of fish were

included in the study. Professor Prescott, who led the

study, said: " These preliminary data indicate that supplementation

with a relatively high-dose fish oil during the last 20 weeks of

pregnancy is not only safe but also seems to have potential

beneficial effects that need to be explored further " . Concern over

the mercury content in certain types of fish means high quality fish

oil supplements have become increasingly popular. The Food

Standards Agency's most recent advice is that pregnant and breast-

feeding women should eat one or two portions of oily fish a week,

avoiding those with high mercury content such as swordfish. The

latest research comes amid calls for free fish oil supplements to be

given

> to schoolchildren, as trials suggest they can benefit those with

behavioural problems as well as improving performance. Dr

*******son, director of the Food and Behavioural Research charity

and author of " They Are What Your Feed Them " about fish oils,

carried out groundbreaking research using them to help pupils with

learning and other difficulties. She said, " I'm not at all

surprised by the findings, which demonstrate the benefits of omega 3

fatty acids to the developing brain. " Pregnant women have been

scared off eating fish because of the mercury risks but they can

take high quality capsules if they are concerned. " Omega 3 is

vital at all stages of life. There is international proof of the

benefits for people with heart conditions and we are heading that

way with studies on children's learning and behaviour. " In heart

disease, patients are recommended to take a 1g fish oil capsule a

day - four times less than the study. London GP Dr Jarvis,

> chairman of International Cod Liver Omega 3 Foundation, said

there was no doubt that few Britons were eating enough fish,

including pregnant women, and supplements were a good substitute.

She said, " The evidence is very good for the effects of omega 3 on

the developing brain but I would caution against the very high doses

used in this study. I believe you would still get benefits from

lower doses. " Dr Pamela Mason, on behalf of the UK Health

Supplements Information Service, said: " This is an exciting and

interesting study because it is the first to look at the effect, and

show benefits, of high dose fish oil in the second half of pregnancy

on the child's eye and hand co-ordination. " But I would recommend

that pregnant women?who want to try this dose should?consult their

doctor first. " What is clear, however, is that omega 3s are

essential in pregnancy for the mother and the child and average UK

intake is less than half the recommended levels, " she added.