Do you want your child to have more advanced reading skills, better memory, higher test scores and good behavior?

DHA may be the answer.

DHA, otherwise known as docosahexaenoic acid, is a form of omega-3 fatty acid that is essential to the health of cell membranes, as well as nerve and brain function. It is safe and effective for developing children and sometimes absolutely essential.

In this segment of Mindful Medicine, Dr. Holly explains why having fat in children's diets benefits them for growing into healthy adults.