"Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fatty acids are essential for the development and function of the brain. Omega-3 fatty acids are popular nutritional supplements and widely considered safe. Several very small studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce autism-related symptoms such as repetitive behavior and hyperactivity, as well as improve socialization. In 2011, for example, a pilot study funded by Autism Speaks enrolled 27 children, ages 3 to 8, diagnosed with ASD and hyperactivity. Some of the children were given 1.3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids each day, disguised in a pudding cup. The other children received the pudding without the supplement. Over the course of 12 weeks, those who received omega-3 fatty acids showed significantly greater improvements on validated measure of hyperactivity (an improvement of 2.7 vs. 0.3 points on the Aberrant Behavior Checklist)." -Autism Speaks #omega3andautism #benefitsofomegas #nofishburps #megaxandomega3