Eggs help in boosting babies brain development, says researchers
Posted on: 27/Jan/2018 4:20:09 PM
Latest research conducted by researchers at the Brown School at Washington University has said that eggs play a role in boosting babies` brain development.
For the study, the researchers observed that over 160 children between the age group of six and nine months for six months. During the period, they fed 80 of the participants an egg a day. Speaking about this, the researchers said, Eggs can be affordable and easily accessible. They are also a good source of nutrients for growth and development in young children.
When the researchers analysed the blood test reports of the participants, they found that the babies who consumed an egg a day have higher levels of an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA and Choline, which are important for the brain development. Speaking about this, they said, Like milk or seeds, eggs are designed to support the early growth and development of an organism and are, therefore, dense in nutrient content. Eggs provide essential fatty acids, proteins, choline, vitamins A and B12, selenium, and other critical nutrients at levels above or comparable to those found in other animal food products, but they are relatively more affordable. Eggs have been consumed throughout human history, but the full potential of this nutritionally-complete food has yet to be recognized in many resource-poor settings around the world.
