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Originally published September 19 2005

Kids need omega-3 oils, too

by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor

Children need omega-3 fatty acids to achieve peak mental performance, so if your child isn't getting enough omega-3-rich fatty fish, you might want to consider adding supplements to his or her diet, and there are some on the market specifically designed for children.



Any parent knows, children growing up today need all the help they can get. So much more is expected of them, particularly at school. It is important to give your child the greatest start in life, and throughout their school years. Supplementing your children's diets is an effective way to safeguard your child's supply of Omega-3 and other essential vitamins, particularly if their diets lack oily fish, fresh fruit and vegetables. In recent months the media have focused on children's nutritional intake and how this may be related to their mental performance and concentration levels. When we learn something new, our brain cells send messages to one another, but to do this efficiently the cells need proper nourishment. That's why good nutritional food is a powerful tool for maintaining brain power. Research in infants has already shown that from the very first day of our life our brain requires certain nutrients including Omega-3 fatty acids to develop to its maximum potential. Although fish oils are widely regarded as beneficial in helping develop children, kids themselves usually think they taste yuck. Haliborange Omega-3 Fish Oil for Kids is different because you can give your children all the benefits of Omega-3 fish oil in a great tasting way they'll love.


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