Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to possible negative effects of iodine deficiency as adequate levels of this essential mineral are critically important for
the proper neural development of the fetus.
And since omega - 3 is an essential element in the brain development of babies, women of childbearing age are supposed to eat more fish or consume fish oil to support their babies»
proper neural development.
Not exact matches
This research — by co-author Frank Longo and colleagues — was focused on the
neural bases of breathing, the role of BDNF on its
proper development and the consequences of Mecp2 deletion.
The growing fetus gets these fats from mom, whose intake of adequate levels of fatty acids, and DHA in particular is essential for ensuring the
proper building blocks for
neural development.
Most pregnancies are unplanned, and it is known that the presence of folic acid in the early days of
development is vital to
proper development of the
neural tube.
Folate also converts to Vitamin B9, which aids cell division, is required for red blood cell production, stimulates
neural transmitters, and is essential for
proper fetal
development.