DHA is very important for the young. In the formative years, DHA is necessary for the proper development of the brain. Not only the size of the brain, but levels can effect the ability to learn,  and improve the ability to judge and concentrate.

It is important to know that infants can not produce DHA and must get it from the mother. DHA is passed from the mother's blood through the placenta, and regulates the development of the baby's brain. While still in the womb, the more DHA that is transferred from the mother, will influence the IQ level of the infant. It has been shown that inadequate levels of DHA can cause problems such as miscarriage, still births, and mental retardation.

The University of Milan, Italy, report that infants whose formula contains longchain polyunsaturated fatty acids (especially DHA) have better brain development than children who don't receive DHA in their  formula. Their study supports earlier findings of a correlation between the DHA concentration in red blood cells of infants and their visual acuity. Researchers recommend that babies should be breasted since breast milk contains fatty acids necessary for brain development, or they should be fed a DHA-enriched formula.

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