Do you know what Omega-3’s are? Do you know where there are in your body and why they are so important? If not, then you definitely should! I’m going to inform you on why you and your children need them and let you know about a really cool program going on with Nordic Naturals!
What are Omega-3’s?
They make up every cell membrane in your body.
In the brain, it is made up of 60% fat and of that total brain fat approximately 45% is gray matter And of that gray matter 30% of it is made of DHA Omega-3s and DHA are crucial for proper development and function of the brain and nervous system
How can you get Omega-3s?
It usually comes in the form of fish or fish oil supplements.
How does Omega 3s help me and my children?
There was a study done at the University of South Australia that looked at 132 children between the ages of 7 and 12 that had ADHD and were not on medication. In this group, they found that the children who were taking fish oil capsules were less impulsive, calmer, and showed improvements in their attention, behavior and vocabulary. In another study, it showed that children who took fish oil supplements after five months showed improvement in behavior, concentration, and bonding.
In regards to learning, in a study in 2007 with 355 children ages 6 through 9, the ones who reguarly took fish oil supplements showed that they were able to retain information much better
There are many other plus sides to making sure your child gets their omega-3’s. To read more about the research, you can visit www.omega-research.com. You really cannot lose when it comes to making sure your children get their omega-3s – and you’re only helping them win in the classroom and, ultimately, in life!
Nordic Naturals’ mission is to make sure that future generations are happier and healthier, and as the leading manufacturer of omega-3s, they’re definitely on the right track. But they’ve got something else under their sleeve to help out!
They’re launching their ‘Learn. Inspire. Change. 2013 What’s Essential Essay Scholarship’ for new and returning college students! With this “What’s Essential” campaign, Nordic Naturals is challenging the next generation to learn what really is essential to their life, trying to inspire healthy and positive choices in others, and teaching them to become the new face of change that shapes our world.
To enter, scholarship applicants have to answer this question: What are the essential components of the education that your generation needs to make a positive impact on the world?
Applicants have 1000-1500 words to answer this question, and the applicant who does this the best will receive $5000 for their college education and a year’s supply of Nordic Naturals’ award-winning omega-3 products!
To be able to apply, you have to be a new or returning undergraduate enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university, and have to have a minimum high school or college GPA of 3.0. You do not need to demonstrate financial need. To read information about the scholarship and the official rules, you can go to the Nordic Naturals Facebook page. The essay and accompanying application materials will be accepted on their Facebook page, as well, from January 1 through March 31, 2013. The scholarship recipient will be named on Facebook on or around June 1, 2013.
If you’re a college student, or you know of one, definitely pass on this information to them! It never hurts to apply! I know we all can use assistance when it comes to college! Good luck to all that enter!
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