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Omega-3 dosage for 4 year old child with dyspraxia?

Dear Katia,

An important clinical study conducted on children aged 5 to 12 with attention disorders showed that supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and Omega-6 (GLA: gamma-linolenic acid) leads to significant improvement in reading skills, behavior, and spelling abilities.

After three months, the researchers concluded that fatty acid supplementation could be a safe and effective alternative for treating children with behavioral disorders. In any case, it is essential that supplementation is monitored by a specialist physician, who can track and evaluate progress over time. I hope this has been helpful, and I remain at your disposal for any further questions or clarifications. My best wishes to you and your son.

Kind regards,

Dr. Francesca Marini, PhD, Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist

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