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Teens with higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids have longer attention spans and reduced impulsivity. Spanish epidemiologists measured the levels of fish-based DHA and plant-based ALA score in the red blood cells of 332 teens with a mean age of nearly 14 years.

Their data revealed that those with the highest levels of DHA scored best on tests of attention span and focus and shorter reaction times. Higher levels of ALA in contrast correlated best with low impulsivity.

DHA is found fish including salmon, trout, tuna, cod, herring and a variety of shellfish such as mussels, oysters clams, and crab. Good sources of ALA are spinach, broccoli, tomato, green peas, brussel sprouts, and rice.

Parents adding these foods to their teens’ diets should be rewarded with not only better report cards from school but also enhanced cooperation at home.

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https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/foods-high-in-DHA.php

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Teens Eating More Omega 3 Fatty Acids Pay Better Attention: Best Of: Oct, 2022

Dr. Howard Smith Reports