Over the past several years, there has been increasing awareness of the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. These are nutrients that are found naturally in breast milk, as well as certain food sources, most commonly fish. Many prenatal vitamins and most infant formulas are now supplemented with DHA and/or ARA. There is strong data to suggest that supplementation during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and in the first year of life can be beneficial for brain, vision, and nervous system development (i.e. more IQ points and better eyesight!) Yesterday I noticed for the first time regular milk with added DHA supplementation. There is not as much scientific study of DHA supplementation for older kids or adults, but I suspect this will be an increasingly common supplement that will prove to be a healthy choice. Of course, we could also try to eat a wide variety of healthy foods, exercise more, and cut out the junk food... 