The discovery of DHA for preterm birth

<p>Dr. Susan Carlson’s story is the discovery of DHA omega-3 in preterm birth. From learning that brains of preterm babies were void of DHA to now helping doctors identify how much DHA their pregnant patients need for a healthy birth. DHA is essential for infants and moms need it too; identifying the healthy equilibrium between mother and child is on the horizon. Building on discovery, asking key questions, trial limitations; her story is a real-time demonstration of scientific collaboration that improves human health.<strong>Topics Discussed: </strong>2:10 Dr. Carlson background &amp; education 3:58 Initial research on DHA in babies 6:42 Research on infant vision 14:02 DHA supplementation during pregnancy &amp; early pre-term birth superiority trial18:08 Addressing the role of EPA in pregnancy 19:32 Dietary Guidelines for omega-3 consumption 22:41 Closing thoughts on DHA as it relates to pregnancy <strong>Resources Mentioned in this episode:</strong><a href="https://www.kumc.edu/scarlson.html">Dr. Susan Carlson's Bi</a>o<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4978141/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4978141</a>/<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34308309/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3430830</a>9/<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2647754/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC264775</a>4/</p>