Giving children omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduces disruptive behavior, which in turn had a positive effect on their parents, making them less likely to argue with each other and engage in other verbal abuse, finds new randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial. “Something as simple as a dietary supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior, according to…
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Fish Oil And Bleeding Risk
“There is a long-standing myth that omega-3s cause bleeding. We have used data from 18,000 patients who were in clinical trials over the years-mostly in heart disease, and there is not one case of bleeding from omega-3s” It has long been believed that fish oil may cause a person to bleed more easily, especially if…
Dosage Of Fish Oil For Children
“Instructions say six capsules per day for 12 weeks, reducing to two. To achieve the target dose you really need a minimum of four capsules a day” ~Dr. Alex Richardson Essential fatty acids or EFAs for short. are needed during a baby’s development in utero, and naturally found and needed in mother’s milk. An essential…
Fish Oil Capsule Vs Liquid For Children
You can just use a pin and turn the capsule into liquid, but can’t turn the liquid into a capsule The fish oil comes in a liquid or a capsule. My child can’t swallow capsules so shouldn’t I buy the liquid? It depends on the age of the child. Most children prior to seven or…
Something Smells Fishy- Serving Kids Fish Oils
Once you start fish oils in rare situations you may note a “fishy” smell around your toddler. The following will cover why this happens and how in all but rare cases this can be corrected. Child smells fishy after taking fish oils Clearly the preferable way to give a child fish oils is to have…
Nutrition Cognition Research Articles
“Food For Thought” “How food affects IQ “A diet, high in fats, sugars, and processed foods in early childhood is associated with a lower IQ at the age of 8, while a diet packed full of vitamins and nutrients may do the opposite, suggests research just published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community…
Mercury Contamination: A Critical Issue
“Some of the worst offenders in the Clean Label Project’s tests were organic, plant-based protein powders. More than 75 percent had measurable levels of lead. And certified organic products averaged twice the heavy metals of their uncertified counterparts.” Mercury Contamination: A Critical Issue Last month the FDA advised pregnant women and women of childbearing age…
Something Smells Fishy! Tips For Toddlers Taking Fish Oils
Once you start fish oils in rare situations you may note a “fishy” smell around your toddler. The following will cover why this happens and how in all but rare cases this can be corrected! I probably don’t stress this often enough for all new people to see it but with fish oil you…
NN Algae Omega – A Rich Source Of EPA And DHA From Algae
For those that have trouble serving fish oils due to taste… For those that are vegetarians… For those that are allergic to fish… For those that prefer algae to fish… AND STILL WANT EPA and DHA Omega-3 In Their Diets.. Nordic Naturals’ Algae Omega, An Algae Based Omega 3 100% Vegetarian Source Rich In Both…
Reading and Academic Abilities For Those With Speech Impairments
“Students Will Rise To the Level of Expectations” ~ Quote from the movie Stand and Deliver The expression “Students Rise To the Level of Expectation” had to be inspired by the brilliant work by Dr. Robert Rosenthal about the effects of teacher’s expectations on students’ academic and physical performance, the effects of experimenters’ expectations on…