Fish Oil and Kids' Development

Paediatricians worldwide pay more and more attention to Fish Oil and its positive effects not just on children's brain development but so much more.

Below we go into more detail about how children can benefit from taking Fish Oil. With statistics of 1 in 4 people not eating any fish at all, it is important to take these essential fatty acids in another form, especially for kids and to aid their development. 

Some of the natural sources of Omega 3 include fish (especially fatty fish), cod liver oil, tofu, walnuts, flax seeds, canola oil, soybean oil, soybeans, and algae. So why is Fish Oil so good for growing bodies and developing minds?

​Reduced Behavioral Problems

Omega-3 fatty acids are vital components of nerve cells. They also aid and promote nerve connectivity. Because these essential fatty acids affect the nervous system by nourishing nerves and helping stabilise moods, they are considered to offer huge behavioural benefits to kids, especially while their growing minds go through a busy learning and experiencing new emotions. 

As per the American Psychiatric Association, a lack of fatty acids can lead to improper brain development, which in turn can promote developmental disorders. Even adults with various mental health conditions should take omega-3 fatty acids. 

Developing Brain 

It has been recognised that fish oil supports brain and eye tissue development. It is also widely known that omega-3 fatty acids are important for pregnant women, babies and kids. We now also know that fish oil delivers significant benefits to children beyond two years old as well, as omega-3 accumulation doesn’t stop in the brain at the age of 2 but, in fact, continues up to 18 years old.

To support your kids’ development, especially during their earlier years with busy school life and activities, give them fish oil supplements. Childlife Essentials NZ offer Cod Liver Oil and Pure DHA, which can be purchased in shops or online.  ChildLife also provides Prenatal DHA for pregnant women.

Learning Ability and Memory

Numerous researches have examined the effects of taking Omega 3 on young children and their learning at school. It was proven that kids’ memory and reading abilities improve after taking Omega 3 for 6 or more weeks.