Child and Omega 3

by Elana
(Israel)

Hi, this is a story and question. My 7 yr old has had behavioral problems since he was a toddler. At age 5 I started to give him flax seed and saw a marked behavioral improvement for a month. And then it stopped.

At age 7 I started giving him Omega 3 capsules (fish oil), 1 mg a day and have had a marked improvement in his behavior but he is still very dreamy and somewhat impulsive. Will more fish oil or adding flax help that?
Any experience?
Thanks

Answer:

Hi Elana, He may have marked improvement in behavior, you never know. You see, the response to the proper amounts of omega 3 is an individual matter and depends on many factors. Things like the amounts of omega 6 he ingest in his diet may affect the quantities of omega 3 that really reach his brain since both fatty acids fight for the same enzyme to be assimilated.

That is also why I always recommend a low omega 6 diet along with high amounts of omega 3 in order to see changes in conduct. A low omega 6 diet mainly means no grains, or grain derived foos, like breads, pasta, cakes, sugar, candies, sodas, etc. No more processed foods, either. You could offer fruits, vegebales, all proteins, “good fats” ( no grain oils, either). Please, read Sugar Effects


How high in the fish should you go? It depends on what you see in conduct changes. I would suggest you increase the amounts of fish oil to 2 grams per day. If you see an improvement, increase it to 3.000 mg and see if there are more changes. The changes may take some time, usually 2 to 3 months, you will have to be patient.

Always make a thyroid panel check when there are behavioral disorders, it is very important. Do provide for MANY outside, on the sun for vitamin D assimilation, hours of play, the mind needs the physical exertion to be calm and ready for mental action.

Please, read ADHD and Fish OIl Omega 3 and The Mind

Best wishes,

Alfredo E.
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