Comments on: EFAs & Back to School Brain Power http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:14:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tracy http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-12592 Tracy Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:56 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-12592 Is it possible to put together a list of the best supplements for moms to take while breastfeeding, to ensure things like EFAs etc are passed to the baby? Is it possible to put together a list of the best supplements for moms to take while breastfeeding, to ensure things like EFAs etc are passed to the baby?

]]> By: Janet F http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7695 Janet F Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:14:58 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7695 Thank you for the explanation of how EFAs work and why we need them for children's growing brain and function, and behavior and mental health. Thank you for the explanation of how EFAs work and why we need them for children’s growing brain and function, and behavior and mental health.

]]> By: LeeAnn P. http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7693 LeeAnn P. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:02:16 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7693 Very interesting. I give the kids Nordic Naturals which they love. Always kinda wondered if I really needed to, if they didn't get everything they need from a well balanced diet (I'm very lucky, my kids eat EVERYTHING) but now I'm happy I've been giving it to them, and I'll certainly continue to do so! Very interesting. I give the kids Nordic Naturals which they love. Always kinda wondered if I really needed to, if they didn’t get everything they need from a well balanced diet (I’m very lucky, my kids eat EVERYTHING) but now I’m happy I’ve been giving it to them, and I’ll certainly continue to do so!

]]> By: Malia Curran, MS, MPH http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7682 Malia Curran, MS, MPH Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:16:43 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7682 Heather C, Thank you for your question regarding Omega 3s and children. Essential fatty acids are especially vital for youngsters and young adults, since their bodies and brains are in crucial stages of development. As we heard, omega 3 is a kind of EFA that’s needed for the brain, heart, nervous system, tissues, skin, joints, and immune health. The brain needs a specific kind of omega 3 called DHA, potentially helpful for children with concentration and attention challenges. Studies show that these children may be deficient in omega 3s and 6s, and supplementation may be helpful. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1995, vol. 62, no. 4 Suppl). There are specific natural supplements available that are targeted for improved learning, and omega 3s are usually the primary ingredient. Heather C,
Thank you for your question regarding Omega 3s and children.
Essential fatty acids are especially vital for youngsters and young adults, since their bodies and brains are in crucial stages of development. As we heard, omega 3 is a kind of EFA that’s needed for the brain, heart, nervous system, tissues, skin, joints, and immune health. The brain needs a specific kind of omega 3 called DHA, potentially helpful for children with concentration and attention challenges. Studies show that these children may be deficient in omega 3s and 6s, and supplementation may be helpful. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1995, vol. 62, no. 4 Suppl). There are specific natural supplements available that are targeted for improved learning, and omega 3s are usually the primary ingredient.

]]> By: Samantha Pruitt http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7670 Samantha Pruitt Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:55:48 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7670 this is such a great show, very interesting and entertaining! this is such a great show, very interesting and entertaining!

]]> By: Annie G http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7639 Annie G Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:09:09 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7639 Good information. Wish I'd been more aware when my son was younger. Good information. Wish I’d been more aware when my son was younger.

]]> By: dani http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7631 dani Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:23:49 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7631 great information. I am so glad that ModMom.com blogged about this, great information. I am so glad that ModMom.com blogged about this,

]]> By: Kim http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7566 Kim Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:36:33 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7566 Winnie... you are so right! I think I'm going cross-eyed from reading so much on-line today about the subjectmatter! I realized that as I started reading a little more thoroughly and I was just coming back to correct myself when I saw your posting!:-) Winnie… you are so right! I think I’m going cross-eyed from reading so much on-line today about the subjectmatter! I realized that as I started reading a little more thoroughly and I was just coming back to correct myself when I saw your posting!:-)

]]> By: Winnie Hsia http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7564 Winnie Hsia Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:26:37 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7564 @Kim You're right, the spelling of the clinic is Makai and not MacKay - we've fixed this in the blog entry and included a link to the center. However, Dr. Douglas MacKay's name is spelled correctly. :) Thanks! @Kim You’re right, the spelling of the clinic is Makai and not MacKay – we’ve fixed this in the blog entry and included a link to the center. However, Dr. Douglas MacKay’s name is spelled correctly. :) Thanks!

]]> By: Kim http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/efas-back-to-school-brain-power/#comment-7562 Kim Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:21:25 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=505#comment-7562 Great info on this podcast. HOWEVER... just want to let you know that the spelling of the doctor's name is MAKAI, not MacKay. I was very interested in learning more about him and his clinic, etc., and after hitting a deadend with MacKay, I was able to find him by googling other related info. Once, again... great job on giving us extremely useful info. Great info on this podcast. HOWEVER… just want to let you know that the spelling of the doctor’s name is MAKAI, not MacKay. I was very interested in learning more about him and his clinic, etc., and after hitting a deadend with MacKay, I was able to find him by googling other related info.

Once, again… great job on giving us extremely useful info.

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