Fish oil taken during pregnancy boosts problem-solving and concentration in children

'Women before and during pregnancy should therefore be supported in achieving a good quality diet and be counselled on potential fish oil supplement use'

Children born to mothers who took fish oil in their pregnancies have been shown to have faster problem-solving skills and better attention focus at age 10, according to new findings.

An EU funded study was presented today at the 6th World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.