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Can dha supplement make my son (one month old newborn ) smarter? which brand/product should i use?

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Dr. Thomas Namey
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
There are many!: Fish oil is a good source of DHA! Children with growing brains need more. DHA is required in all baby formula. You can buy pure DHA, but it is expensive. No studies have been don on taking pure DHA to increase intelligence!
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Dr. Clarence Grim
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Endocrinology 59 years experience
Avoid DHEA: no No NO!!! It is a supplement and manufacturers can put any thing they want to into it. Never taken an OTC supplement for anything. They do not have to prove it does what they say if does nor do they have to show it is safe. BEWARE!!
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