Why Omega-3 is Vital for Child Development.

Omega-3 is key to the development of the cardiovascular and central nervous system. It also aids in the absorption of other nutrients. With the prevalence of behavioural and psychological conditions in children, the correlation has been examined between the rise of these conditions, and the decreasing levels of Omega-3 in the blood, while common food products are increasingly high in Omega Researchers theorize that Omega-3 may be useful to help manage behavioural and psychological conditions, as they play a major role in the functioning of neuro-transmittors, including serotonin. More research is undergoing on how effective Omega-3 is. Some studies have presented that children that take an Omega-3 supplement may benefit in some degree those with ADHD; possibly improving impaired emotional processing, and may even contribute to the reduction in anti-social traits. Yes, because of the way Omega-3 works on the brain, it can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. The increase of EPA consumption has been linked to possibly reducing social anxiety and shyness. Some long-term studies have shown that infant formulas that contain DHA and ARA – a Omega-6 fatty acid, could help delay allergies from developing, and protect against allergies in early childhood, as well as developing and improving immune cell distribution. For the full article, you can hop on over to my site - https://bodymindandhealthservices.wordpress.com/2019/06/22/omega-3-for-development-in-children/ Please like and subscribe to help keep this podcast going. Or if you are a visual person, why not check out my new YouTube channel - Writing Health and CBD for a range of health videos I release every Thursday and Friday.