Nutrients Crucial for Brain Development

Brain development happens very rapidly in the first 3 years of life. From pregnancy to preschool age, join us to learn about important nutrients to make sure your child is getting during this vital time in brain development. We also list off some of the best brain powering foods to fuel those little brains so they can reach their full potential.

Resources: 

Nutrition for brain development: https://healthychildren.org/english/news/pages/aap-aims-to-ensure-kids-get-nutrients-for-brain-development-policy.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMF7TjTRNaYraD5B2f4Jz1j5u70kalsH8aCTkFjOxMGsueDVPKp2GzhoCDeAQAvD_BwE 

The first five: https://files.firstthingsfirst.org/why-early-childhood-matters/the-first-five-years#:~:text=The%20First%20Five%20Years&text=From%20birth%20to%20age%205,any%20other%20time%20in%20life. 

The role of nutrition in brain development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4981537/ 

Zinc deficiency and brain development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3137936/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20deficiencies%20in%20iron,brain%20(5%2C%206). 

The role of Iron in brain development:

 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400887/ 

Choline during fetal development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2441939/#:~:text=Choline%20is%20critical%20during%20fetal,de%20novo%20synthesis%20as%20well. 

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-Consumer/ 

Prenatal folate and choline: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778665/#:~:text=Children's%20early%20cognitive%20performance%20on,24%2C25%2C26%5D. 

Iodine: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-Consumer/ 

Effects of Omega 3 on Brain development: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9641984/#:~:text=Omega%2D3%20PUFAs%2C%20often%20present,affect%20brain%20functions%20%5B24%5D. 

Vitamin D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17143049/#:~:text=Summary%3A%20Vitamin%20D%20emerges%20as,specific%20applications%20in%20clinical%20nutrition

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.