The majority of dietary recommendations for individuals with dyslexia mainly focus on general suggestions for enhancing brain health or mitigating symptoms associated with related learning difficulties, such as ADHD. Some evidence suggests that a deficiency or an imbalance in omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) may play a role in both the predisposition and development of dyslexia.[1] However, the evidence regarding the benefits of increasing omega-3 intake through diet or supplements for individuals with dyslexia is weak and inconsistent. Furthermore, some studies suggest that this deficiency may not be caused by a low intake of omega-3 fatty acids, but rather by an inability to convert them into HUFA.[2]
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- ^Richardson AJ, Calvin CM, Clisby C, Schoenheimer DR, Montgomery P, Hall JA, Hebb G, Westwood E, Talcott JB, Stein JFFatty acid deficiency signs predict the severity of reading and related difficulties in dyslexic children.Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.(2000)
- ^RichardsonFatty acids in dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD, can nutrition help?(2002-01-01)