Friday, May 06, 2005
Omega
You might suspect Rick Stein's brother is biased when he suggests that we all eat more fish. However John Stein's recommendation is based upon research in his department at Oxford University which has shown that a deficiency or imbalance in essential fatty acids can lead to concentration problems for youngsters and exacerbate criminal behaviour.In a series of trials, they have found that dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can all be dramatically improved by simple nutritional supplements. Their work exploring the biological basis of personality and behaviour suggests we may need to rewrite the books on crime and punishment. Revealing as it does that mood, behaviour and achievement are affected by whether the brain has enough of the right kind of nutrients to function properly, it throws into doubt how far anyone, from the disruptive child to the convicted criminal, can actually control their behaviour.
Technorati tag: Omega 3, Essential Fatty Acids
posted by I at 7:19 am
