Condition
Learning Disability
Learning disabilities are neurological differences in how the brain processes information, affecting skills such as reading, writing or math, and they are not a sign of low intelligence. Little research on supplements for them has been reviewed here so far, though one systematic review looked at vitamin D and neurodevelopment. Iron and omega-3 fatty acids get the most attention, mainly for children who are low in them, so the picture is still early.
Sources: PMID 28768407
- Supplements studied
- 0
- Graded outcomes
- 0
- Trials
- 1
- People studied
- 26
No graded evidence yetWe haven’t found supplement studies for Learning Disability that meet the bar for a grade.
The Learning Disability Support protocol
2 primary supplements · 7 supporting supplements
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids1–2 g EPA+DHA daily (higher DHA ratio for brain; pediatric dosing by weight)
- IronPediatric dosing if ferritin low (test first; 1–3 mg/kg/day if deficient)