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Healthy growing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What parents want for their children is for them to be happy, build social networks and succeed in school and life. Today, stress, pressure and dietary deficiencies contribute to children and adolescents experiencing attention problems or antisocial behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor nutrition in early childhood is associated with increased aggressive behaviour and behaviour problems1<\/a><\/sup>. It is hypothesised that poor nutrition has a negative impact on brain structure and function, which in turn predisposes children to the risk factors for antisocial behaviour2<\/a><\/sup>. This implies that improving nutrition may help improve child behavioural problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Omega-3 (EPA and DHA) is an essential part of our brain and is well known for its contribution to the development and maintenance of normal brain function3<\/a><\/sup>[4]. The evidence for EPA and DHA\u2019s role in brain health is extensive and growing, and several studies have shown that omega-3 supplementation results in a reduction in antisocial behaviour4<\/a><\/sup>, aggression5<\/a><\/sup> and even homicide6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not many trials have been conducted in children and adolescents. Smartfish has completed three trials in this field, two of which have been published so far. One involved 184 children from the 8\u201316 age group, randomised to either PowerUp or a placebo-control (juice only)7<\/a><\/sup>. Significant group interactions were observed within the treatment group showing long-term improvements in child behavioural problems. The other one involved 290 children aged 11\u201312 years, randomised to either PowerUp only, Cognitive Behavioural Treatment (CBT) only, PowerUp + CBT or control8<\/a><\/sup>. Children in the PowerUp only group showed reduced externalising behaviour compared to the control group at three months. At six months the PowerUp + CBT group scored lower on externalising behaviour compared with both the CBT only and control groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Relevant studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of relevant studies. For a complete list of relevant studies for Smartfish products, visit R&D<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n