2006-08-28 05:09:55 · 21 answers · asked by kkaammllaa 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Couldn't find any data on "kids", but there's a research article that shows it works for adults: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16269019&query_hl=12&itool=pubmed_docsum
Also, it has been shown to be helpful for pregnant and nursing moms (improves the child's IQ) and helpful up to age 6 (when brain is fully developed).
2006-08-28 05:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. only if the kid is deficient, and most people get enough of these fats so it is rarely a problem. pretty much the only thing fish oil is proven to be good for is cardiovascular health. fatty acids have nothing to do with concentration, its just a dumb rumor the natural medicine crazies started. sometimes with situations like this there will be one study that shows it does help and 20 that shows it doesnt, and then the naturopaths cling to that one study and say its proven, but i just did a report on this a few months ago and the bulk of evidence suggests it doesnt do anything for concentration
2006-08-28 16:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had a short attention span, she preferred to Go play in class. We gave her omega 3 oils and the difference was amazing.
2006-08-30 08:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by ruthiebeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine has done a lot of research on this. She is bi-polar and feels that the fish oil really helps to keep her stable along with the other medication she takes. It isn't supposed to be used alone, but in conjunction with your regular meds.
2006-08-28 05:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by jazzyjklo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish oil is good for the brain and the heart.
It is good to help kids concentrate.
2006-08-28 05:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you're getting this from, but omega fish oil helps the heart....
2006-08-28 05:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there has been research to prove it. It has also been said that taking this supplement whilst pregnant can increase the IQ of your baby.
2006-08-28 05:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does help children to concentrate better my daughter is living proof of that!Even her teachers have commented.
2006-08-28 05:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by angelle_76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. the brain consists mostly of fats believe it or not and omega3 can actually help in improving brain power. gotta love that fish:)
2006-08-28 05:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
B12 and B vitamins are brain foods for the brain.
Fish oil is more for the lungs.
2006-08-28 05:11:59 · answer #10 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋