What Omega-3 supplement for an 8-year-old child with dyslexia and attention disorders?
Dear Rossana,
I recommend that you evaluate with your child's health care provider. VitaDHA 1000, a dietary supplement in capsule form. A rich, concentrated docosahexaenoic acid (DHA Plus) formula derived from purified fish oil and deodorized by multiple molecular distillation. VitaDHA 1000 's DHA Plus is highly bioavailable because it is in the form of natural triglyceride, a structure easily assimilated by the body. Our brains are more than 60 percent fat, and most of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids that are present in our bodies are located in the brain, especially DHA the main component of the nervous system's cell membranes.
Many scientific studies tell how a DHA deficiency in children can be related to dyslexia, dyspraxia, hyperactivity. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids help maintain adequate levels of dopamine; when levels of this neurotransmitter drop you are more likely to be affected by attention disorders, decreased ability to concentrate on immediate tasks, movement disorders. I recommend 2-3 capsules per day of VitaDHA 1000 before a main meal.
If your son then cannot swallow the capsules, I recommend a viable alternative in liquid form with the same characteristics in terms of content, VitaDHA liquid. VitaDHA liquid contains an even purer and more natural fish oil produced by a refining process that preserves as much of the oil's natural form as possible, keeps it stable for longer, and gives it a neutral taste. In addition, lemon flavor has been added to the formulation. I recommend one sachet every other day of liquid VitaDHA before a main meal or it can be added to cold foods such as yogurt or cheese spread. In general, supplementation should be continued for at least 2-3 months and can be prolonged without side effects, particularly throughout the school term.
In any case, it is preferable that supplementation be followed by the medical specialist, so that he or she can check and measure progress over time, also establishing the minimum duration of supplementation based on these assessments. Hoping to have been helpful, I remain at your disposal for any further questions or clarifications and wish you all the best for your son.
Sincerely.
Dr. Jessica Lolli Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
