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Omega-3 fatty acid is early boost for female preemies

DHA given to newborns in the first weeks following birth improves brain development in girls, but not boys

By Nathan Seppa

- More than 2 years ago

A triple dose of DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, given to infants born six weeks or more premature boosts brain development in girls but doesn’t seem to help boys, tests at 18 months of age show.