Has the time come to consider Omega-3 to be part of treatment protocol for atopy and neurodevelopmental disorder?

Zainab Ali Mohammed  Al-Mukhaini

doi:10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.3.0289

Authors

Zainab Ali Mohammed Al-Mukhaini Diwan of Royal Court Medical Services, Sultanate of Oman.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.3.0289

Keywords:

Omega-3, Essential fatty acid, Autism, Neurodevelopmental, Atopy

Abstract

Omega-3 fatty acid benefits health throughout life. It is especially important for children’s health. It improves symptoms of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders by improving communication and language development and improving behaviour and cognitive function. It also helps in controlling asthma and other atopic conditions. Adding omega-3 to routine management plan for children with asthma, allergic rhinitis, and neurodevelopment worth consideration.

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