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A new study investigating the effects of maternal supplementation of omega-3 during pregnancy and lactation may reduce the risk of infants developing asthma.

The immune system is complex, yet have in newborns, which is particularly susceptible to the conditions whilst inside the womb and the early external environment. Omega-3 has been shown to positively modulate the immune system against favouring an allergic situation where inflammatory conditions such as asthma, eczema and atopy may develop. Studies suggest that supplementation of omega-3 during pregnancy and lactation can reduce the occurrence of these conditions in newborns.

Worldwide there is an increasing number of children that experience some form of food intolerance. But what are food allergies, and what are the signs of a reaction? What foods should I be cautious with? It is important to get the facts about food intolerance and regularly consult with your healthcare practitioner if you suspect you or a member of your family to have a food allergy.

Omega-3 fattys acids and iodine are essential for early childhood development, particularly for their growing brain. Unfortunately, studies suggest that children do not get enough omega-3 and iodine in the diet representing a substantial health problem.
IQShield containing generous amounts of omega-3 and iodine, in conveniently manufactured chewable fish-shaped capsules, provides an attractive option for kids' nutrition.

Nutrition plays a major role in your children's ability to concentrate, learn and achieve. Fast growing bodies need all the nutrition they can get. Even if your child already enjoys a good diet, they may still stand to benefit from improving their nutrient intake as many children are often lacking in some (or many) nutrients. These nutrients often include acetyl l-carnitine, fish oil, bacopa, folic acid and zinc. Each plays a crucial role in benefiting your children's brain function.

Digestive problems in children can be very upsetting, both for them and for you. IQShield includes ingredients such as colostrum, vitamin B12, and zinc, which may improve and enhance digestive health for your children. Some digestive disorders such as Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease can be particularly debilitating however, IQShield may help. Not only can IQShield improve digestive health, it tastes yummy for the tummy too!

Until recently, childhood obesity was considered to be a problem of Western industrialised nations. Alarmingly, childhood obesity appears to be on the increase worldwide, in countries from all regions of the world including Asia, the Middle East, and South America. We provide you advice on symptoms, whether you should be concerned, and what you can do to tackle this problem.

During the early years of life, children can be vulnerable to infection. Natural ingredients such as colostrum, zinc, iodine and B-vitamins may provide a boost for your children's immune system in fighting harmful infections.

The first few years in a children's life are most crucial and vulnerable to the hazards of nutritional deficiency. We should do what we can so that our children are given a balanced and nutritious home-based diet. However, it has been shown that it is not possible to meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) of micronutrients from dietary sources alone. Numerous research groups have suggested that children require dietary supplements to optimise their genetic potential for physical growth, health and mental development.

Every parent is aware that infants and children can be highly susceptible to allergies. Allergies, or hypersensitivity reactions, occur when the body's immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance or allergen. Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, moulds, dander, latex, foods and insect venom. There are several different forms of allergic response, with research indicating that we can reduce our susceptibility to some, if not all of these reactions, through nutrition. This means that your children's allergies may be improved through diet.

Widely appreciated for their effectiveness in the treatment of arthritis, Omega-3 fish oils seem to have earned the esteemed reputation of being "good fats." In recent years, further evidence has emerged to suggest that omega-3 may also be beneficial in combating depression, with several large-scale epidemiological studies correlating high dietary fish intake with a lowered incidence of malaise.

In a large study that included 38,033 pregnant women, researchers found that women who took folic acid supplements for a year or longer before conception had a 70 percent decreased risk of preterm birth between 20 and 28 weeks of gestation, while risk of preterm birth during weeks 28 through 32 was reduced by 50 percent.

Data from a cohort study of 341 mother-child pairs in Massachusetts (USA) collected between 1999-2002, found that 3-year olds whose mothers had a higher intake of lower mercury fish during pregnancy performed better in child cognitive tests (i.e. verbal, visual & motor development).

Bacopa or brahmi has been used for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic medicine as a brain tonic to improve brain activity. In an increasingly competitive world, brahmi has rapidly become popular.