It has been reported by the University of Pennsylvania that there is an association in kids between eating fish weekly and improved sleep and higher IQ. In this study kids who ate fish at least once a week not only slept better, they also had IQs which were on average 4 points higher than kids who ate less fish or no fish at all. This study has been published in Scientific Reports.
The researchers have postulated that better sleep with fish consumption may offer the link to an explanation between eating fish and more intelligence. In this study the researchers looked at omega-3 fatty acids in fish as coming from the food we eat instead of from supplements.
It has been observed that there is an association between lack of sleep and antisocial behavior. It has been found that omega-3 supplements decrease antisocial behavior and that fish explains this. It has been suggested that the health benefits of fish should be promoted and that kids should be introduced to it early in life.
This study shows that eating fish frequently can lower sleep disturbances in kids and may lead to improved cognitive functioning in kids. It certainly seems like a good idea to make fish a part of a regular healthy diet for kids.
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