The Relationship of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) with Learning and Behavior in Healthy Children: A Review

The Relationship of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) with Learning and Behavior in Healthy Children: A Review

Childhood is a period of brain growth and maturation. The long chain omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is a major lipid in the brain recognized as essential for normal brain function. In animals, low brain DHA results in impaired learning and behavior. In infants, DHA is important for...

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Main Authors: Norman Salem, Edward B. Nelson, Erin Cernkovich Barrett, Connye N. Kuratko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
docosahexaenoic acid
children
learning
behavior
school performance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/7/2777

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