PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Michal Zelcer
AU  - Ran D. Goldman
TI  - Omega-3 and dyslexia
DP  - 2015 Sep 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 768--770
VI  - 61
IP  - 9
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/61/9/768.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/61/9/768.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2015 Sep 01; 61
AB  - Question In light of the increase in the number of school-aged children diagnosed with dyslexia, what is the role of omega-3 supplements in the management of this condition?Answer Dyslexia is the most common learning disability and is known to have multifactorial causes. Recent evidence suggests that there is a connection between defects in highly unsaturated fatty acid metabolism and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia. While the benefit of omega-3 supplementation for children with dyslexia has been studied, evidence remains limited. Unified diagnostic criteria for dyslexia, objective measures of fatty acid deficiency, and close monitoring of dietary intake are some of the factors that would improve the quality of research in the field.