Much has been reported in the media about the impact of fish oils on behaviour. While the evidence is not yet complete, it’s clear that fish oils help certain conditions. A study of 3,200 Finnish people discovered a link between low fish intake and symptoms of depression. It‘s likely that regular fish intake boosts DHA status and protects against depression.
Hyperactivity in children (or ADHD) is a learning disorder that often responds to supplementation with fish oils. Around 2-4% of children in the UK have ADHD and studies have found sufferers to have imbalances in their blood Omega-3 levels. Supplementation studies don’t always give the same result, which suggests that some children respond better than others. Eating more seafood is perhaps a more natural way to ensure that children get enough DHA and EPA