RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Omega-3 and dyslexia
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 768
OP 770
VO 61
IS 9
A1 Michal Zelcer
A1 Ran D. Goldman
YR 2015
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/61/9/768.abstract
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.