Effect of Type of Early Infant Feeding on Fatty Acid Composition of Plasma Lipid Classes in Full-Term Infants During the Second 6 Months of Life

Décsi, Támas; Kelemen, Bence Kis; Minda, Hajnalka; Burus, István; Kohn, Gerhard

doi:10.1097/00005176-200005000-00015

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“…In two recent studies, differences in LC-PUFA status between breastfed and formula-fed infants during the second half of infancy have been found (1,2). Luukkainen et al (1) reported signi cantly higher amounts of AA and DHA in CEs and PLs in breastfed 8-mo-old infants than in formula-fed infants.…”

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“…During the second half of infancy, higher amounts of plasma docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) have been found in breastfed infants compared to formula-fed infants (1,2), suggesting that the endogenous synthesis during this period may not be suf cient to meet the child's needs. These polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are precursors in the synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), which are important components of cellular membranes in the central nervous system and precursors in the synthesis of eicosanoids.…”

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Different quantities and quality of fat in milk products given to young children: effects on long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids in plasma

Svahn

Feldl²,

Räihä

et al. 2002

Acta Paediatrica

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Children consuming milk diets containing high amounts of vegetable fat present with higher plasma LA and ALA without any effects on amounts of plasma LC-PUFA. The plasma LC-PUFA status is not adversely affected by a low-fat milk diet. AHA and DHA in plasma are not affected by the diets studied, presumably because 15-mo-old children may be able to compensate for dietary influences through endogenous LC-PUFA metabolism.

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Different quantities and quality of fat in milk products given to young children: effects on long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids in plasma

Svahn

Feldl²,

Räihä

et al. 2002

Acta Paediatrica

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“…The supply of LC-PUFA by human milk would account for 50% of DHA and 15% AA levels in the erythrocyte of infants (Carlson et al, 1993). Moreover, it should be emphasised that infants receiving a formula without LC-PUFA during the first months of life are unable to reach the plasma AA and DHA levels of those breast fed, during the second semester of life (Decsi et al, 2000). The supplementation of a formula with 0.35-0.40% DHA mimics the plasma and erythrocyte DHA levels of those breast fed (Carlson et al, 1993;Hoffman et al, 1993).…”

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Role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in infant nutrition

2003

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Objective: To review briefly the influence of dietary long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) on tissue composition and functionality in early infancy. Moreover, the influences of LC-PUFA sources on plasma composition as well as the effects of these fatty acids on intestinal repair after malnutrition are discussed. Results: Human milk not only supplies essential fatty acids but also contains up to 2% of the total fatty acids as LC-PUFA, of which arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are considered the most important. Plasma and erythrocyte levels of both AA and DHA are decreased in infants fed artificial standard milk formulae. However, the supplementation of formulae with these fatty acids in amounts close to that of human milk leads to tissue LC-PUFA patterns similar to those of breast-fed infants. However, the bioavailability of LC-PUFA depends on the typical LC-PUFA source; egg phospholipids increases both AA and DHA in plasma phospholipids and HDL more than a mixture of tuna and fungal triglycerides. Conclusions: Dietary LC-PUFA affects positively the growth and development of the infant and ameliorates the visual and cognitive functions, particularly in preterm infants. Likewise, LC-PUFA improves intestinal repair in severe protein-energy malnutrition; therefore, its qualitative and quantitative dietary supply should be considered.

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“…Studies have shown that supplementing mothers with DHA during the final three months of pregnancy has beneficial effects on the child's early cognitive development, with some effects being noted up to the age of four years (Helland et al , 2003; Dunstan et al , 2008). Breast milk is high in DHA and two‐month‐old breast‐fed infants have been shown to have significantly higher levels of AA and DHA than children who only received formula feed (Decsi et al , 2000). A meta‐analysis of 20 published studies found that breast feeding was associated with higher infant cognitive development scores when compared with infants who received formula feeding (Anderson et al , 1999).…”

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Benefits of omega‐3 supplementation for schoolchildren: Review of the current evidence

Kirby

Woodward

Jackson

2010

British Educational Res J

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Despite the potential impact nutrition may have on learning, there have been surprisingly few papers published directed towards the educational research community. In contrast, omega‐3 supplementation studies are being frequently cited in the media, leading to parents asking for advice and guidance. The purpose of this article is to review the evidence to date for any effect of using omega‐3 supplementation in school‐aged children. This article focuses on the research that has been undertaken, particularly in relation to behaviour, education and cognitive development, in both typically developing populations as well as in children with specific learning difficulties and developmental disorders. Recommendations for future studies in this area have been highlighted in view of current knowledge. In conclusion, it was found that there is a shortage of properly controlled omega‐3 supplementation trials, particularly with typically developing children, to advocate the supplementation of all children with omega‐3 fatty acids, but due to the known importance of omega‐3 fatty acids in the brain and early development, further research is required.

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Effect of Type of Early Infant Feeding on Fatty Acid Composition of Plasma Lipid Classes in Full-Term Infants During the Second 6 Months of Life

Abstract: Healthy, full-term infants fed formula without preformed dietary long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are unable to match the arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid status of breast-fed infants even during the second half of the first year of life.

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Different quantities and quality of fat in milk products given to young children: effects on long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids in plasma

Different quantities and quality of fat in milk products given to young children: effects on long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids in plasma

Role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in infant nutrition

Benefits of omega‐3 supplementation for schoolchildren: Review of the current evidence

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