Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega 3 fatty acid essentially important for the health of our body. It is a main constituent of cell membranes and has various roles in the proper function of the human organism.
It is well known today that DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and the maintenance of normal vision.
Scientific evidence show that there is intensive accumulation of DHA in the brain and eyes of the baby, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy and the first 6 months of their life, when being exclusively on breastfeeding. This is a period when the baby is entirely dependent on their mother’s micronutrient intake for a proper nutrition.
Therefore it is now recommended that pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should have an intake of not less than 200 mg of DHA every day, to contribute to the normal brain and eye development of their babies.
As an omega 3 fatty acid, DHA can be found mostly in oily fish like salmon, trout, sardines or mackerel. Nevertheless, there has been a strong debate lately about the safety of fish we are consuming today, in terms of its origin and possible pollutants.
Having all of this this in mind, Premama Duo’s formulation includes DHA in the dose of 200 mg per capsule, to provide everyday recommended necessary nutrition for the mother and the baby.
