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Food and diet affect children's brains and behaviour as well as their physical health. What your child eats can have a profound effect on his or her ability to read, write, concentrate and remember things. Scientific evidence shows that certain dietary changes can actually improve some children's general ability and mood. Controlled trials have also shown that nutritional approaches can improve behaviour and learning in many children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or related conditions.
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Fish Oils & Dyslexia
- Research indicates that deficiencies or imbalances in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can play a role in a wide range of conditions involving behaviour, learning and mood. This article by Dr Alex Richardson of FAB Research provides an introductory overview of the potential role of fatty acids in the common developmental conditions of dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although similar issues are also relevant to autistic spectrum disorders.
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Fish Oils - Less Technical Explanation
- If you're the parent of a child with ADHD, Dyslexia or Dyspraxia–or if you have such a learning disorder yourself–you need to know about the LCP Solution. New research shows that many people with learning difficulties suffer from a dietary deficiency of fatty acids. When LCPs–long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids–are introduced into their diet remarkable benefits are noted
