Out of the July issue of Pediatrics we have yet more evidence that infants fed breast milk wind up with a higher IQ than if they are fed only formula. The more breast milk they got, the better their scores.

What’s in breast milk that makes is so good for the brain? Probably the fat. Especially DHA, which is a unique kind of fat that is crucial for proper brain development. DHA is not routinely found in infant formula in the U.S.

So as we can see, certain fats are crucial for optimal brain function. This definitely holds true even as you get older. Contrary to what most of us are taught, even cholesterol plays a very important role in maintaining proper brain cell activity.

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