Thread: Kids brain power improves....

Waks · 12-03-2007, 08:33 PM

Four children whose mental abilities were suddenly improved after they took a simple dietary supplement have astonished scientists.
Scans showed their brains underwent three years' worth of development in just three months.
At the same time they displayed remarkable improvements in tests of reading, concentration, problem-solving and memory.
One boy who previously avoided books and was hooked on TV developed a love of reading and declared he was "bored" of television.
The three boys and one girl, aged between eight and 13, were taking part in a pilot study looking at the effects of diet on developing young brains.
Scientists believe the results are powerful evidence of the harm "junk food" is doing to Britain's children.
At the start of the study the children were given a supplement called VegEPA, which contains a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.
They took two capsules a day for three months and were also encouraged to cut down on fatty snacks and fizzy drinks and be more active.
At the end of the study period the children were put through a battery of tests and given hi-tech proton spectroscopy scans that look at biochemical changes in the brain.
Dramatic improvements were seen in every area. The children showed an increase in reading age of well over a year, their handwriting became neater and more accurate, and they paid more attention in class.

* Perhaps, they should perform this experiment on politicians next....see if it can help them too.....lol *

petal · 12-03-2007, 08:39 PM

I want some !!!!! Get me away from this screen and the tele.........make my writing legible...............in fact any brain improvement would be good.

Seriously. just goes to show...........you are what you eat, and I don't think they're wrong there.

Waks · 12-03-2007, 08:49 PM

There would be riots in my house, if I introduced all these changes...Connor my son breaks out in a rash if I mention fruit to him.

The others eat all kinds of fruit & veg, but not Connor, oh no, not him! He's happy with some apple juice, a bowl of ice cream & his PSP!

All these fish oils with their Omega 3, takes me back to being little with my dad stood over me with a spoonful of cod liver oil every day

....I don't think I could ever put my kids through that!!!! I prefer the fresh fish option - it's not as cruel!!

Flood · 13-03-2007, 06:12 PM

Cod liver oil? Yuk!!!

But I expect if I cut down on chocolate my brain power would improve no end!
I can't though. I don't smoke or drink, so I need something else, don't I ? pmsl!!

Waks · 14-03-2007, 09:27 AM

I totally agree with you Flood, I stopped smoking nearly 3 yrs ago, I stopped drinking about 4 yrs ago, I don't buy designer clothes, I don't gallivant around the world on expensive holidays......?? Oh god, how sad does that sound??? Make no wonder I eat so much chocci...lol!!

12-03-2007, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Waks Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,124 Total Awards: 2	Kids brain power improves.... Four children whose mental abilities were suddenly improved after they took a simple dietary supplement have astonished scientists. Scans showed their brains underwent three years' worth of development in just three months. At the same time they displayed remarkable improvements in tests of reading, concentration, problem-solving and memory. One boy who previously avoided books and was hooked on TV developed a love of reading and declared he was "bored" of television. The three boys and one girl, aged between eight and 13, were taking part in a pilot study looking at the effects of diet on developing young brains. Scientists believe the results are powerful evidence of the harm "junk food" is doing to Britain's children. At the start of the study the children were given a supplement called VegEPA, which contains a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. They took two capsules a day for three months and were also encouraged to cut down on fatty snacks and fizzy drinks and be more active. At the end of the study period the children were put through a battery of tests and given hi-tech proton spectroscopy scans that look at biochemical changes in the brain. Dramatic improvements were seen in every area. The children showed an increase in reading age of well over a year, their handwriting became neater and more accurate, and they paid more attention in class. * Perhaps, they should perform this experiment on politicians next....see if it can help them too.....lol *
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12-03-2007, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
petal Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire Posts: 8,637 Total Awards: 5	Re: Kids brain power improves.... I want some !!!!! Get me away from this screen and the tele.........make my writing legible...............in fact any brain improvement would be good. Seriously. just goes to show...........you are what you eat, and I don't think they're wrong there.
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12-03-2007, 08:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Waks Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,124 Total Awards: 2	Re: Kids brain power improves.... There would be riots in my house, if I introduced all these changes...Connor my son breaks out in a rash if I mention fruit to him. The others eat all kinds of fruit & veg, but not Connor, oh no, not him! He's happy with some apple juice, a bowl of ice cream & his PSP! All these fish oils with their Omega 3, takes me back to being little with my dad stood over me with a spoonful of cod liver oil every day ....I don't think I could ever put my kids through that!!!! I prefer the fresh fish option - it's not as cruel!!
	*Helen.....* Searching: Horstead, Richardson, Stemmerman, Culloden, Walker, Elford, Broadhead, Lightowler.

13-03-2007, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flood AA SUPPORTER Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A great place in Devon called Tiverton. Posts: 5,022 Total Awards: 4	Re: Kids brain power improves.... Cod liver oil? Yuk!!! But I expect if I cut down on chocolate my brain power would improve no end! I can't though. I don't smoke or drink, so I need something else, don't I ? pmsl!!

14-03-2007, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Waks Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,124 Total Awards: 2	Re: Kids brain power improves.... I totally agree with you Flood, I stopped smoking nearly 3 yrs ago, I stopped drinking about 4 yrs ago, I don't buy designer clothes, I don't gallivant around the world on expensive holidays......?? Oh god, how sad does that sound??? Make no wonder I eat so much chocci...lol!!
	*Helen.....* Searching: Horstead, Richardson, Stemmerman, Culloden, Walker, Elford, Broadhead, Lightowler.