Could a test spell the end of dyslexia?
A simple breath test could identify children with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder and behavioural problems before they start school and ensure they are given essential nutrients to feed the brain. This method of biochemical testing can identify children who are deficient in the Omega 3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA that are needed by the brain and lacking in today’s junk-food diet. The beauty of the test is that it is non-invasive, and so simple that it can be done on pre-schoolchildren. All a child has to do is to put his mouth around a disposable tube and blow out a single breath for as long as he can. By measuring the amount of ethane, the breakdown product of Omega 3, the test can show which children and adults could benefit from Omega 3 and Omega 6 supplements – high-grade fish oil and evening primrose. Dyslexia alone affects at least five per cent of the population. Estimates rise when milder forms are included. Dyspraxia (poor physical coordination) and ADHD (attention-
