As a parent, with so many things to juggle, you need to make sure you and your family eat a healthy balanced diet rich in omega-3s to ensure your brain receives all the nutrients it needs to be on top form. Believe it or not, the typical human brain is actually about 60 percent fat, so we obviously need to include fats in our diets if we want to keep ‘mission control’ up and running. Omega-3 DHA shields against age-related mental decline, improving both learning and memory in older adults. Scientific studies found that people with a higher level of DHA are significantly less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s than people with a lower level of DHA.
Being a parent means that life is always going to be busy, so make sure you are feeding your body the healthy fats you need either by eating oily fish (sardines, salmon, anchovies, fresh tuna and mackerel) twice a week or supplementing with a high quality fish oil such as Eskimo-3. It's important to note that omega-3 in seeds doesn’t provide the omega-3 DHA required for brain function - oily fish is the only direct source.
We’re responsible enough to remember to take our supplements daily, but the kids may not be. Whether you’re a parent to teens or toddlers, asking them to take anything healthy can feel like mission impossible at the best of times.
Without these important fats, it can become difficult for children to concentrate, learn new information, and balance their moods properly. Since most children do not eat oily fish on a regular basis, omega-3s are in short supply during the most critical stages of brain development. Since it is almost impossible to get kids to eat enough fish to meet the requirements, it’s smart to supplement their fish oil intake. Look for a quality fish oil supplement designed specifically for children. Eskimo-3 Kids offer liquid and chewable supplements that offer the benefits of omega-3 fats without the fishy taste.
With products suitable for adults, teens and kids in liquid, capsules and chewable to support healthy hearts and brains, the only question is - how do you take yours?
