title: Omega-3 and dyslexia: Uncertain connection.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In light of the increase in the number of school-aged children diagnosed with dyslexia, what is the role of omega-3 supplements in the management of this condition?
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dyslexia is the most common learning disability and is known to have multifactorial causes. Recent evidence suggests that there is a connection between defects in highly unsaturated fatty acid metabolism and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia. While the benefit of omega-3 supplementation for children with dyslexia has been studied, evidence remains limited. Unified diagnostic criteria for dyslexia, objective measures of fatty acid deficiency, and close monitoring of dietary intake are some of the factors that would improve the quality of research in the field.
authors.forename: Michal
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zelcer
authors.forename: Ran D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Goldman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004410:Dyslexia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D035501:Uncertainty
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3