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Why Essential Fatty Acids Are Important for Kids

9/15/2015

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Essential fatty acids (fish oils, omega 3s) are fats that are essential in the diet because they can't be produced by the body. These fats help build cells, regulate the nervous system, strengthen the cardiovascular system, build immunity, and help the body absorb nutrients. EFAs are also vital for healthy brain function and vision.

Clinical studies have confirmed that supplementation with essential fatty acids can improve symptoms of ADD, as well as many other mental disorders and dysfunction including depression, learning disorders and dyslexia. The brain is more than 60 per cent fat, and it functions far better with essential fatty acids.

When a child’s diet contains a lot of sugar and junk food, it will cause an imbalance of fats to simple carbohydrates. A fatty acids deficiency is also related to eczema, allergies and fatigue, in fact, children suffering from ADD and learning problems have a higher incidence of eczema, asthma, and other allergies.

Upon supplementation, the good fats are slowly incorporated back into the tissue of the brain. Over several weeks or months, improvement may be seen in behaviour, learning, and symptoms of ADD. Continued supplementation is necessary to maintain positive results, although intake may be lowered after about four months of continuous supplementation.

Please stop in to speak with Michelle, owner of Quantum Vitamins and Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), to learn more about supplementing with essential fatty acids.
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