There are now clearly established benefits to increasing our intake of essential fatty acids known as omega 3 fats, including the most important called DHA. Studies show that over 90 percent of Americans have dietary intake levels of Omega3 fats that are way too low and this can be improved by daily supplementation with capsules of fish oil. Breastfeeding mothers are no exception and they now have more powerful reasons than ever to undertake fish oil supplementation. One of the most important breastfeeding tips to give to any new mother is to start taking Omega 3 capsules to increase the benefits of breastfeeding to her infant.

A fetus, right from conception, needs plenty of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) for proper development. But once the baby is born this demand for omega 3 essential fats continues. And of course for any fetus and for any baby of a breastfeeding mother the only source of essential fats is from the mother.

There are studies now that show that breastfeeding mothers who supplement their diet with DHA have babies which, at 30 months, show higher scores on psychomotor development, have better visual development and even improve their scores on IQ assessments.

These are very powerful reasons for any mother who is breastfeeding her baby to supplement their diet with DHA found in fish oil. Breastfeeding mothers are just like the rest of us, and studies show that almost all of us have levels of DHA and EPA that are way too low.

This will not be the case if you have an adequate intake of seafood, however this is not generally the case in the US. Most of us eat far too little fish and seafood because it is expensive and also because it is known to be contaminated with mercury.

There are plant based sources of Omega3 fats however these are a different form of essential fatty acids and are nowhere near is beneficial to us or to our babies as the important omega 3 essential fatty acid called DHA.

The ideal way to get more DHA in your diet is to supplement your diet with capsules of fish oil. Breastfeeding mothers can do this safe in the knowledge that the very best fish oil capsules are contamination free, and will also find that they are much more cost-effective than eating fish.

The jury is now in on the benefits of fish oil for babies of breastfeeding mothers. Powerful reasons are established for mothers to undertake omega 3 supplementation right from conception, through pregnancy, during breastfeeding and even thereafter for their own health.

Remember though, not all Omega 3 capsules are the same. It is important to know how to find fish oil capsules that represent the best value and the best effectiveness.

Visit my website to find out how to compare the different Omega 3 capsules available.

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