Low Omega-3 in Pregnancy Predicts Depression and Domestic Violence
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In this video
Leading neuroscientist, psychiatrist and omega-3 expert Dr Joseph Hibbeln explains that mothers with lower intakes of fish and seafood in pregnancy are more likely to have depression – AND to suffer from significantly higher rates of violence from their partners.
New evidence - from a rigorous meta-analysis of 29 randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials – has just confirmed that:
As the lead author - a world-leading expert in the neurobiology of aggression and violence – commented:
"the time has come to implement omega-3 supplementation to reduce aggression, irrespective of whether the setting is the community, the clinic, or the criminal justice system,"
"Omega-3 is not a magic bullet that is going to completely solve the problem of violence in society. But can it help? Based on these findings, we firmly believe it can, and we should start to act on the new knowledge we have."
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This clip is from the masterclass FAB webinar by Dr Hibbeln, on ‘Critical Brain Nutrients’, explaining
- why the long-chain omega-3 found in fish and seafood (with other key nutrients) are so vital for brain health
- their importance in early life for children’s brain development, behaviour and learning
- and their role in depression and related mental health problems, including addiction, self-harm, aggression, violence and other forms of antisocial behaviour.
The full recording and downloadable handouts are available as a one off purchase here or to FAB Associates via the FAB Associate Library.
ADHD is very frequently in the news, but most media coverage tends to generate more heat than light – and this especially applies to the relevance of nutrition and diet.
More FAB Research updates and expert comments on this highly controversial issue are coming soon, so stay tuned. Meanwhile:
NEW CHILDREN'S RESEARCH STUDY
Can Omega-3 help children's mood,
attention, behaviour or sleep?
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No formal diagnoses are needed for a child to take part.
Our aim is to find out if supplementing children with the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (from fish oils) really can help children who have difficulties with mood, behaviour and/or attention to feel better, behave better, and learn better.
Previous studies of these omega-3 have already shown benefits for children with one or more of the following kinds of difficulties (whether these are mild/moderate or severe):
- ADHD – hyperactive and/or impulsive behaviour, attention and concentration problems
- Autism Spectrum Disorders – poor social skills, communication and/or behaviour problems
- Anxiety and Mood Disorders – difficulties with emotional self-regulation, sensitivity to stress, low mood and/or mood swings
Preliminary evidence also shows that supplementing these omega-3 may improve:
- Sleep problems – including difficulties getting to sleep, waking up on time in the morning, and/or night-time sleep disturbances
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All of these kinds of difficulties very often overlap in the same child. And improvements in one area, such as sleep, may help to improve others, like mood and anxiety - or vice versa.
A major aim of this study is therefore to find out how supplementation with omega-3 may affect each of these areas – and their interactions with each other – as well as children’s wellbeing in general.
IMPORTANTLY
- All measures can be completed ONLINE
- Supplements are delivered by post, so no travel is required
- The study is open to children living anywhere on the UK mainland
It is open to children who have at least some difficulties in one or more of the areas described above, and who are:
- aged between 6 and 12,
- generally in good health
- willing and able to take a food supplement for 12 weeks (This involves taking 3 small capsules daily with food. Guidance and tips on how to achieve this are available if needed.)
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- by simply sharing details of this new study with parents, teachers, psychologists, GPs, social workers - or anyone else you may know who has – or who works with - children aged 6-12 years who have any difficulties with behaviour, mood, learning or sleep.
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