Children Get Smarter From Taking Fish Oil
BY: VITALITY COUNCIL / 24-10-05 12:00
Omega-3 fatty acids are an important building stone for the brain. A deficiency of DHA (which is found in omega-3 fatty acids) in the first years of a child's life may impact the normal development of the child's brain.
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Mc Cann J C, Ames, Bruce N. Is docosahexaenoic acid, an n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, required for development of normal brain function? An overview of evidence from cognitive and behavioural tests in humans and animals. Am J Clin Nutr 2005;82:281-95
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