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for up to 97% of the omega-3 fatty acids in the brain and up to 93% of omega-3 fatty acids in the retina. DHA is important for optimal infant brain and eye development and function.
Arachidonic acid, ARA, also naturally found in breast milk, is the primary omega-6 fatty acid in the brain accounting for up to 48% of the omega-6 fatty acids. ARA is essential for growth and proper brain development in infants.
DHA and ARA have been associated with the mental and visual advantages that breast-fed babies have consistently shown over babies fed formulas not containing these fatty acids. Expert bodies such as the World Health Organization, the British Nutrition Foundation and a Child Health Foundation panel have recognized the importance of DHA and ARA in the infant diet and recommend their inclusion in infant formulas.
Martek has been supplying its DHA and ARA to infant formula companies since 1994. Today, formulas containing life'sDHA and Martek's ARA are seeing great success in markets worldwide. The growth in availability of products with DHA and ARA is being driven by consumer awareness of the health benefits associated with DHA and ARA in the infant diet. Millions of parents have purchased infant formula with life'sDHA and Martek's ARA, and, as the market has shown, they are willing to pay a premium to provide the best nutrition for their children.