Supplements during pregnancy: DHA protects the newborn from iron deficiency and the risk of anemia
Supplementing with omega-3 during pregnancy helps prevent iron deficiency anemia in newborns, a dangerous condition for their development. According to a new study, DHA can influence some biochemical mechanisms, altered in case of perinatal anemia, facilitating the transport of iron across the placenta and absorption by the fetus, with a beneficial and lasting impact on neonatal growth.