Adding omega-3 fatty acids to the diets of children with extreme aggression reduces their anti-social behavior. A new study confirms the same “you are what you eat” findings that The Optimist has regularly reported on. The study shows how modern convenience food has a negative impact on brain functioning. Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) improves brain functioning which leads to improved behavior.
Omega-3 lowers childhood aggression and anti-social behavior
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