Immune Diet: Fish oil and Diet Respiratory Problems

I have a 9 years old boy that since he was a small kid is having respiratory problems like rhinitis, sinusitis and laryngitis. I want to know is you recommend omega 3 and in what quantity. Thanks,

By Rosa.

"omega 3 improves the immune system of your child"

Hi Rosa, thank you for visiting our Portal.

I recommend omega 3 for every 9 years old. You see, it is very important for his neurological system development. The omega 3 fatty acids are ESSENTIAL fats, meaning that if you don´t have enough in your system you may get different diseases, specially degenerative disorders.

One problem may be a weak immune system, as it looks in your son´s case. I recommend you start with 2 fish oil capsules per day and keep an eye on him. If he doesn´t show any progress, you may increase one or two more caps. Remember to keep carbohydrates at a low level since all grains tend to keep your defences levels low, and compensate with more fruits and vegetables. Protein should be included in all meals.

Modern diets are full off carbohydrates, saturated with grains. This keeps our organism at a low defence level. Watch what you give your child, his body is telling you something. Sodas, sweets, are pure sugar; they are enemies of any human, specially if you are a child with a low immune system.

A child needs lots of outside play, physical activity ( TV should be limited, even if it means some conflict); it improves his immune system and overall health.

A lot of the fat found in brain is in the cell membranes of the neurons and in the protective myelin sheath that covers them. The types and proportions of fats in the cell membranes determine how effectively the brain cells communicate. If an adult is deficient in the right fats, his brain does not function optimally, and if a child is deficient, the brain does not develop nor function optimally.

Imagine a child learning math. The act of learning makes the brain to form new neural connections. DHA is needed, especially for the delicate neural synapses which are composed entirely of DHA. This child, like the vast majority of U.S. children, eats almost no Omega-3 fatty acids. What does the brain do? Again, it struggles and finally uses other types of fats, which are the wrong shape: Trans Fats or omega 6.

Low levels of DHA have been associated with depression, memory loss, dementia, and visual problems. DHA is particularly important for fetuses and infants; the DHA content of the infant's brain triples during the first three months of life. Optimal levels of DHA are therefore crucial for pregnant and lactating mothers. Unfortunately, the average DHA content of breast milk in the United States is the lowest in the world, most likely because Americans eat comparatively little fish.

Low DHA levels have been linked to low brain serotonin levels which again are connected to a tendency to depression, suicide, and violence. This is how Omega 3 fatty acids and children ´s behavior are understood.

Please, read Fish Oil and Children and Nourishment Best regards.

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