Fish Oil Fast Fact #211: The Salmon DID My Homework
Posted by Michael Byrd on Feb 28 2010 | Tagged as: Fish Oil, Omega 3
Nearly every one of us can recall struggling with some subject in school. Maybe it was math, maybe history, maybe…spelling? If your children – or you – have trouble with spelling, then you should check in with your local aquarium for some help. Okay, so maybe the aquarium is not the best place to find salmon oil, but you get the idea.
In a study conducted by South African researchers in 2006, primary school children who received daily doses of omega-3 rich fish oil “showed improved learning and memory,” particularly when it came to spelling ability (Medical Research News).
Of course, omega 3 fish oil will not be a substitute for studying, but it sure could make the process easier if the main spelling issue is one related to memory or focus. Omega 3 fatty acids play a critical role in our ability to recall facts and individual items of information, and spelling is directly related to this ability. So if your child is struggling with spelling or school work in general, then ask your pediatrician if omega 3 fish oil is an option for you.
