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Taking fish oils boosts behaviour

Pre-school children participating in a trial in which they take daily fish oil supplements have shown 'dramatic improvements' in their behaviour and concentration, according to researchers. The Durham Sure Start trial has announced preliminary findings from its study of the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on 60 children aged between two months and three years, in a year-long trial that began last November.

The Durham Sure Start trial has announced preliminary findings from its study of the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on 60 children aged between two months and three years, in a year-long trial that began last November.

Hannah Cooper, spokeswoman for manufacturer Equazen which supplies the fish oil supplements used in the trial, said, 'Initial results suggest that the performance of 60 per cent of the children has improved dramatically after taking supplements.

'The trial will end in November and findings will be presented to the DfES with a view to fish oil supplements being rolled out across Sure Start.'

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