Almost all brands of formula sold in the U.S. are now fortified with DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid), synthesized versions of the essential fatty acids that are naturally found ...

Numerous studies on children’s health and intelligence have revealed the importance of focusing on one critical aspect of their lives: a properly developed brain. This has led nutritionists to isolate ...

I also pointed to a troubling article by Canwest consumer reporter Sarah Schmidt that revealed formula makers in Canada are allowed to make claims about the benefits of DHA and ARA (also known as ...

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are now common ingredients in commercial infant formulas, however, the optimal levels have not been established. Our previous data showed that the ...

The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6n-3) and arachidonic acid (ARA; 20:4n-6) are currently added to infant formulas in many countries. ARA and DHA are the ...

Earlier this week, I wrote about a Canwest story that revealed Health Canada allows companies to make claims about the benefits of DHA and ARA (Omega 3s and 6s) in their infant formula, even if they ...