Effect of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on infant development
| Autor: | O. N. Komarova |
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| Jazyk: | ruština |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
chemistry.chemical_classification obesity 030109 nutrition & dietetics business.industry 030209 endocrinology & metabolism infant formula General Medicine docosahexaenoic acid c nitive development long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids chemistry Infant development Medicine Food science business Long chain Polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| Zdroj: | Медицинский совет, Vol 0, Iss 10, Pp 9-15 (2020) |
| ISSN: | 2658-5790 |
| Popis: | The ω-6 and ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC PUFA) play a significant structural and functional role in the child’s body, as they form part of all cell membranes. ω-3 LC PUFAs are incorporated into cell membranes, increasing membrane fluidity, changing functions of receptors and membrane-bound enzymes, and, therefore, improving the interactions of the cells with their environment. This is particularly important for the development of connections between neurons in the growing child’s brain, which occurs intensively at an early age. Studies have shown the delayed effect of (ω-6 and ω-3) LC PUFA on the improvement of visual and cognitive functions. They are also the precursor of lipid mediators. The balance created by mediators ratio in the diet plays a decisive role in the prevention of common chronic diseases, including obesity. Insufficient consumption and decreased synthesis of LC PUFAs from precursors (α-linolenic and linoleic acids) in the body as a result of changed activity of fatty acid desaturas makes it necessary to include them in the food ration of nursing mothers, which is important for breastfeeding children. Formula-fed infants also need supplements with LC PUFAs. For this purpose, doctors prescribe formulas enriched with arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids among other ingredients. This recommendation is also important at the stage of expanding nutrition by adding supplementary foods, as it is during this period that rations are especially deficient in the LC PUFAs. |
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