KellyKiyut

Being a Mommy myself, of course i want only the best for my baby!!!hehehe…looking at all the milk selling in the market…everybody is trying to prove whos’ milk is better than whos’…some said theirs have DHA and ARA…some even said they have CHOLINE as an added nutrition…some also said they have it for immune function and development….hmmmmm……

still trying hard to regain full breastfeeding to my baby…i came across this article…and hope that anyone who is reading this article…let it be a parent or not…may consider these FACTS from now on or in the future….BREAST MILK….it is a GIFT from ALLAH almighty….

"Children are the most precious gifts to parents. The most valuable gift parents can give in return is good nutrition, which will help them grow and develop. So, let us take a look at the discoveris on goo nutrition.

DISCOVERY #1 - DHA and ARA

DHA(docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid) are 2 types of fat that play important roles in brain development. They are both found in BREASTMILK and are highly concentrated in the brain and eyes. DHA and ARA are large molecules that come from a family of fatty acids known as the ‘long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids’ (LCPUFAs). LCPUFAs are recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) as essential nutrients for young and older children.

DISCOVERY #2 - CHOLINE

Choline is a vitamin lioke substance found in many foods, including BREAT MILK. Choline supports overall mental functioning, where it is vital during the period of rapid brain growth and development. Like DHA, choline accumulates in the brain during this period. Choline is recognised by the US Institue of Medicine (IOM) as an essential nutrient with recommended daily intakes for all age groups. An ‘essential nutrient’ is a substance that must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot make sufficient quantities to meet its needs.

DISCOVERY #3 - IMMUNE FUNCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Omega-3 and Omega-6 vLCPUFAs are components important for maintaining the structure and function of immune cells. Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and Omega-6 (linoleic acid) fatty acids are precursors of DHA and ARA respectively. ARA is the precursor of a group of compounds that promote inflammation, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes. DHA, on the other hand, decreases the production of inflammation-promoting cytokines, hence is anti-inflammatory. Therefore the balance of LCPUFAs is important for immune system modulation. It is known that DHA and ARA can be converted into specific molecules that are essential for childhood immunity. For example, DHA and ARA can be broken down into compounds known as eicosanoids, which regulate several important processes in the immune system in young children. Eicosanoids are therefore crucial to the immune response in young children."

I Thank Allah for giving me this opportunity to breast feed My Iris…..i just hope that i will be able to continue nursing her until she reaches the age of 2!!!I pray to Allah so that my good intentions be fulfilled!

With that i prayed that Iris will grow up into a bright and good person!

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