Eat more foods with choline, such as eggs, during pregnancy to give baby a brain boost

( Natural News ) Eating choline-rich foods during pregnancy may improve prenatal brain development, a study published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology showed. A team of researchers at the Cornell University examined 26 expectant mothers as part of the study. The women were randomly divided into two groups, all of whom consumed the same diet. The women were instructed to take either 930 milligrams or 480 mg of choline per day. The participants’ choline intake was closely monitored, as the nutrient’s metabolism and functions may overlap with other essential nutrients including vitamin B12, folic acid, and vitamin B6. “In animal models using rodents, there’s widespread agreement that supplementing the maternal diet with additional amounts of this single nutrient has lifelong benefits on offspring cognitive function. Our study provides some evidence that a similar result is found in humans,” study author Marie Caudill said in a Newswise release . The researchers then subjected the infants from both groups to a series of information processing speed and visuospatial memory tests at four, seven, 10 and 13 months of age. The scientists found that while the babies in both groups exhibited cognitive improvements, information processing speeds were significantly faster in babies born to mothers who had high choline intake. The health experts added that the current recommendations for daily choline intake might not be enough to produce optimal cognitive benefits in infants, as they were mostly based on the amount needed to stave off liver dysfunction. 100% organic essential oil sets now available for your home and personal care, including Rosemary, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Clary Sage and more, all 100% organic and laboratory tested for safety. A multitude of uses, from stress reduction to topical first aid. See the complete listing here , and […]

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