Chia ALA May Increase DHA in Mothers’ Milk During Pregnancy

Study measured the transfer of fatty acids to the fetus and breast milk in women who supplemented with chia oil.

A study published in Nutrients has shown that women who consume Benexia chia oil, one of the highest plant sources of omega-3 EFAs, alpha linolenic acid (ALA), transferred high levels of DHA to their infants during breast-feeding. It is the first published study of its type involving pregnant and lactating women.

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