Did you know that B vitamins and omega-3 fats are a dream team for your child’s brain?
B vitamins play a key role in brain function, but they work even better when paired with omega-3 fats, especially one called DHA, found in oily fish. Together, they support your child’s focus, learning, and emotional balance.

In fact, when you watch this short film, How to Keep Building Brain Cells, you’ll learn how B vitamins help your child’s body “package” omega-3s into brain cells—an important process called methylation.

But that’s not all. Minerals like zinc and magnesium are also vital, helping to turn food into brain-friendly fats like DHA and EPA, and supporting the production of important brain chemicals.

So, when your child gets enough B vitamins, omega-3s, and these key minerals, they’re giving their brain exactly what it needs to stay sharp, calm, and resilient.

Research in adults shows that when both B vitamins and omega-3s are in place, the brain is better protected against decline as we age. While studies in children are still catching up, there’s every reason to believe these same nutrients are just as important for growing brains.

What you need to know:

Your child’s brain needs:

• B vitamins (for healthy methylation and focus)

• Omega-3s (especially DHA, for building and protecting brain cells)

• Phospholipids (found in fish and eggs)

The easiest way to get these nutrients is:

• Eat oily fish (like salmon or mackerel) at least 3 times a week

• Take a daily omega-3 supplement – fish oil or vegan DHA with vegan phospholipids if you’re plant-based

We’ll dive deeper into omega-3s and brain fats in the BRAIN FAT domain, but for now, just know you’re laying powerful foundations for your child’s learning, mood, and mental resilience.

How to Implement Change

Today’s Challenges: Add an egg or a walnut to your child’s lunch today or add ground flaxseed to your child’s breakfast smoothie.

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