How DHA Can Enhance Children's Sleep
In this episode, Dr. Blair Rolnick, a pediatrician and mother, discusses the role of DHA in improving sleep outcomes in children. She highlights research showing that DHA supplementation may potentially benefit children's sleep. A UK study found that children ages seven to nine who were given an algal DHA supplement experienced seven fewer night awakenings and 48 minutes more sleep per night, though not statistically significant. Additionally, studies in South America and toddlers born preterm showed that DHA and AA supplementation improved sleep.
Furthermore, prenatal DHA consumption by mothers was linked to fewer arousals in newborns' sleep. This suggests that DHA may play a crucial role in prenatal and maternal diets, which could impact infant sleep. Dr. Rolnick encourages parents to consider DHA supplementation for children, emphasizing its potential impact on children's sleep. This research points to the importance of DHA in enhancing children's sleep, offering hope for parents dealing with sleep disturbances in their children.
Study: Fatty acids and sleep in UK children: subjective and pilot objective sleep results from the DOLAB study--a randomized controlled trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24605819/
Plasma DHA Is Related to Sleep Timing and Duration in a Cohort of Mexican Adolescents https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31758194/
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DjMkIObicLU
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician.
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