Infant development
Supplements studied for infant development.
Overview
Seven supplements are indexed for infant development (27 studies), all with low-to-modest ratings. Taurine (DEX Score 40; very low effect size, high evidence, medium trust; 6 studies) links higher maternal dietary intake to slightly larger birth size, but taurine-enriched formula did not change early growth versus standard formula. Choline (7 studies) shows mixed associations with later cognitive scores. Vitamin D (6 studies) produced no clear developmental differences at age two in healthy infants, with mixed pregnancy data.
Algal Oil (3 studies) did not improve vision or early development to one year but may have minor motor or attention effects later. Multivitamin evidence is insufficient.
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