It seems theoretically easier to meet the enormous needs of the developing human brain when the diet includes some food from the sea. Our focus has been on the molecules of fatty acids, which are preformed and abundant in the sea food chain. Sea foods have other characteristics, such as being rich in iodine. Iodine is also essential for brain development, as a major component of thyroid hormones. The imbalances between different thyroid hormones in preeclampsia also suggest that brain development is a priority among humans. Of course, the nutrients abundant in the sea food chain include salt. There is an increased need of salt during pregnancy. A sufficient amount of salt tends to moderate the stimulation of the reninangiotensin system and is also necessary for the adaptive blood dilution in late pregnancy. — Michel Odent, excerpted from “Land Food, Sea Food, Brain Food,” Birth Wisdom, Tricks of the Trade, Vol. III, a Midwifery Today book
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:33:19 +0000
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