CANBERRA Jarell Martin Jersey , March 22 (Xinhua) -- Taking fish oil supplements while pregnant will not result in smarter children, according to the results of a decade-long study by Australian researchers.

Researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) discovered that routinely taking DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) supplements - an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils - while pregnant does not affect the future 'brightness' of the child, despite some supplement companies claiming it will.

The team from SAHMRI followed more than 460 children from pregnancy until they were 10 years old, and found a negligible difference in the IQ of those whose mothers took fish oil supplements compared to those who didn't.

According to the research, the average IQ of children born after exposure to fish oils was 98.31 compared to 97.32 for the "control group."

Jacqueline Gould from SAHMRI told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) there were no significant differences in language, academic abilities, or executive functioning as a result of fish oil exposure.

"Overall we found that there's been no benefit ... so the babies in this study don't seem to have any benefit to their brain development from their mothers taking fish oil," Gould said on Wednesday.

"Mainly we looked at their intelligence. So at 18 months we did some assessments with them, and again when they reached four years and just now when they turned seven."

She said the study was undertaken in response to claims from some manufacturers that taking the supplements would lead to happier, healthier and smarter babies.

"Back when we first started this study some of the supplement manufacturers were specifically marketing their supplements as being beneficial for babies' brain development," she said.

Gould added that while there was no tangible difference in the IQ of kids exposed to fish oil's benefits, it did result in more full-term pregnancies.

"The length of pregnancy increased just a little bit in the fish oil group, and that actually meant there were slightly fewer babies born very pre-term," Gould told the ABC.

"We still have to do more work to find out whether or not this is a true effect of the fish oil, but that would be quite a significant benefit if it is."

Bonsai trees need care similar to any other plant below is a basic outline of care for a Bonsai tree.

Lighting

Many people do not realize that most bonsai trees should be kept outdoors year round. The few exceptions are the non-traditional tropical trees which need kept inside if you are not in a tropical environment.

Outdoor bonsai should be positioned where they will get six or more hours of light each day.

Indoor bonsai should receive two to four hours of natural or artificial sunlight. For inside bonsai full spectrum flourescents can provide the necessary light levels but the treen needs to be placed close to the light.

Watering

More trees die from a lack of water or low humidity than anything. The soil used to raise bonsai is normally a porous soil that drains well. The type of soil as well as the shape and design of the pot will affect quickly the soil dries out. Different tree types will require different amounts of water to thrive. You will need to research your specific species of tree for a general guideline and then closely monitor how the tree grows to determine if it is being watered correctly. If you take your pot and place it on top of some rocks in a tray full of water this will help increase the humidity around the tree and will aid in it's growth. Along with normal watering about once a week you should fully submerge the bonsai tree pot until no more bubbles escape from the pot or the soil.

Pruning

Pruning serves dual purpos in the care of bonsai trees. Pruning removes branches that clutter and hamper the aestetic design of the tree. Pruning is
also used to direct and control the growth of the tree. You will also have fine pruning sucha s pinching and leaf pruning to help encourage branching. Always remember when you are pruning your bonsai that you can always remove something later but it is very difficult to put it back after you have cut it. So if in doubt leave it for now. You should start with a light pruning then give it two or three weeks and wait for the bounce back to decide if you need to do more. pay special attention to developing the trunk, any where on the trunk that a branch is allowed to grow will thicken. When pruning you need to keep the top and bottom (roots) balanced for optimum results.

Fertilizing

Your average bonsai will need fertilized once or twice a month. You should only ferterlize during the normal growing season. Us a water soluble ferterlizer and apply it when the soil is already wet.

Soil
Proper soil choice is critical optimum bonsai tree care, the soil affects the roots, feeding, and watering of your tree. The size and shape of the pot affects both the appearance as well as growth and health of the bonsai. As a rule of thumb be about 34 as wide as the tree is tall and about half as deep. The height of the pot should be roughly the same as the diameter of the trunk. Bonsai soils are designed to optimize drainage. They are usually a mix of coarse sand or gravel with peat or bark added for an organic element. Different trees will need various ratios of grit to humus. Usually dedidious trees need about 70% humus and 30% grit while evergreens will thrive better with 30% humus and 70% grit.

Re-potting

Re-potting is a critical element of bonsai care. It is crucial to help keep the roots and top of the tree in balance. Bonsai trees should be re-potted every two or three years. When you re-pot the bonsai you need to trim the roots. You will normally want to . Cheap Jerseys   Cheap Jerseys China Shop   Cheap Jerseys China Online   Cheap Jerseys China Online   Cheap Hoddies   Cheap New Jerseys China   Cheap Baseball Jerseys   Wholesale China Jerseys   Wholeasale Jerseys From China   Wholesale Jerseys From China