Marine EFAs May Support Learning in Autistic Individuals

Marine EFAs May Support Learning in Autistic Individuals

WATSONVILLE, Calif.Fish oilsupplementation may improve language and learning skills in children with autismand Aspergers syndrome, according to results of a pilot trial reported in Autism-Aspergers Digest (January-February 2005). In athree-month, openlabel study, 18 children ranging from 3 to 10 years of agereceived daily supplementation with essential fatty acids (EFA) as ProEFAfrom Nordic Naturals. The childrens learning skills were evaluated at 45 and90 days; results showed significant increases in scores in each of the areasmeasured showing benefits to language and learning skills.