A Lifetime of Good Health

Lifestage 1 Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Hyperactivity (ADHD)

[ Infancy and Childhood | Asthma and Allergies | Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Hyperactivity (ADHD) | Depression (Adults) ]

Omega-3 intakes are associated with brain function and research in the UK produced very positive results when a group of children with behavioural and learning difficulties were supplied with Fish Oil supplements. The researchers believe that a deficiency in fatty acids means that the messages in the brain aren't being properly transmitted - leading to learning difficulties because of a chemical imbalance.

Aggression (Teenagers)

Studies with students showed that supplementing their diets with DHA resulted in significantly reduced feelings of aggression to others, especially when under stress. Some experts have suggested that our low intake of fish (and of the long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturates EPA & DHA that fish supplies), might be a factor in the development of "road rage", "supermarket rage" and other manifestations of violent behaviour towards others.