A daily dose of fish oils can 'significantly' boost children's GCSE performance, a study has claimed. Education chiefs in Durham offered free supplement capsules to 3,000 children in the six months leading up to their exams.
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A small pilot study showed omega 3 supplements may improve behavior traits in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
9 children with ADHD were initially supplemented with 16.2 grams/day of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements.
After 8 weeks of treatment, the EPA/DHA supplements led to significant improvements in behavior. These improvements included reductions in hyperactivity, inattention, oppositional/defiant behavior and disorderly conduct.
Researchers concluded that supplementation with high-dose EPA/DHA concentrates may improve behavior in children with ADHD.
In 2005, a study called, The Oxford-Durham Fish Oil Study revealed more interesting benefits of fish oils and childhood development.
Researchers gave either omega 3 fatty acids or a placebo to 117 children with Developmental Coordination Disorder(DCD) for 3 months. DCD is a condition where children have difficulties in learning, behavior and psycho-social behaviors.
At the end of the study, researcher found children taking omega 3 fatty acids improved in reading, spelling and behavior.
Research References:
Effects of an open-label pilot study with high-dose EPA/DHA concentrates on plasma phospholipids and behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Nutrition Journal. 2007 Jul 13;6(1):16
Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid-containing Food administration on Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - A Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Study, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2004 Mar;58(3):467-73.
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