Breast Milk DHA Testing

CanAlt Health Laboratories Breast Milk DHA Testing: Support Infant Brain & Vision Health

CanAlt’s Breast Milk DHA Testing provides essential insights into the DHA levels in breast milk, vital for infant cognitive, visual, and immune health. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a critical omega-3 fatty acid found in high concentrations in the brain and retina, supporting infants’ neurological development. This test offers an in-depth analysis of DHA and other fatty acids in breast milk, guiding maternal diet and supplementation for optimal infant growth.

Importance of DHA in Breast Milk

DHA is first transferred from mother to fetus during pregnancy and then continues to support infant development through breast milk. Higher DHA levels have been associated with improved neurobehavioral outcomes and visual acuity in infants. This testing helps mothers ensure adequate DHA levels to foster these vital developmental benefits. If the DHA levels are low, adjusting the maternal diet or DHA supplementation can enhance the levels within 3-4 weeks, confirmed by re-testing.

Comprehensive Breast Milk DHA Analysis

Utilizing advanced gas-liquid chromatography, this test precisely quantifies DHA and other fatty acids as percentages by weight. An easy-to-understand report benchmarks results against optimal levels, aiding dietary choices to maximize DHA content for the infant’s developmental advantage.