Marsha said, among a lot of other very good things:
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There is  absolutely no data to support that these supplements have any long
term  benefit for the infant. All I see is a long term benefit in  profits.


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I read the ad for Expecta Lipil (A DHA supplement from MJ containing Martek
DHA).

Here is some of what was said:  "Unfortunately, American women  typically
consume less than 100 mg/day of DHA, far below an expert panel  recommendation of
300 mg/day for pregnant and nursing women."  Note at the  bottom in very
small print states that "A daily value for dietary DHA has not  been established."
  Then, of course, it goes on to tout the  importance of "helping moms bridge
the gap and provide recommended levels of  DHA...."

Now, does one suppose that the "expert panel" is made up of Mead Johnson
nutritionists and share-holders?  Do you suppose that quite possibly it is  not
an unbiased panel?

There are NO studies that show that even increasing DHA in mother's milk
will increase the congnitive ability in their babies.  No one knows how  much DHA
in the milk has an effect.  Babies are amazing resiliant, and  despite
perceived deficiencies in breastmilk, seem to do rather well.   Since no one knows
how much we need, it's quite possible that the amount that a  mother has in her
milk is just what is needed for babies.  Even if it is  less than a mom in
Norway or Japan.

The other small print at the bottom:  "These statements have not been
evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,  cure, or
prevent any disease."

Jan

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