An inadequacy of essential fatty acids is one of the most widespread nutritional deficiencies among modern humans. This represents a serious potential health risk for children, in particular, since fatty acids are so crucial for proper growth and development.

Clinical controlled studies show that essential fatty acid levels are significantly lower in hyperactive children.1,2 The British Organization Hyperactive Children's Support group conducted a detailed survey of hyperactive children and their families and concluded that "many of these children have a deficiency of essential fatty acids."3 This deficiency had a greater impact on male children, because their requirements for essential fatty acids are, in general, much higher.

Imbalances in fatty acids can be compounded by the zinc deficiencies often seen in hyperactive children, since zinc is necessary for converting essential fatty acids to prostaglandins--a crucial hormone-like chemical that regulates numerous cell reactions in our bodies.

The Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis identifies levels of 30 individual fatty acids and 5 crucial fatty acid ratios, establishing a clear and solid foundation for designing the most effective supplement program possible.

Related Information: Hyperactivity and Elemental Imbalances

References:

1 Mitchell EA, Aman MG, Turbott Sh, Manku M. Clinical characteristics and serum essential fatty acid levels in hyperactive children. Clin Pediatr 1987;26(8):406-11.

2 Stevens LJ, Zentall SS, Deck JL, Abate ML, Watkins BA, Lipp SR, Burgess JR. Essential fatty acid metabolism in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Am J Clin Nutr 1995;62(4):761 8.

3 Colquhoun I, Bunday S. A lack of essential fatty acids as a possible cause of hyperactivity in children. Med Hypotheses 1981;7(5):673-9.

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