Oily fish may help pupils, says study

OILY fish could be the answer to treating behaviour and learning difficulties in Irish children.

An increase of oily fish in the diet, and consequently omega-three fatty acids, has been found to have a hugely positive impact on conditions such as dyspraxia, dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Dr Alex Richardson, one of Britain’s leading researchers on how food affects behaviour in children, has carried out extensive research on the beneficial properties of omega-three fatty acids.