22 Apr 2015 Blackmores Institute Fish oil fatty acids vital for brain development 22 Apr 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Omega 3 fatty acids such as those contained in fish oil supplements are vital to the developing brain, new US research shows. In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, neurobiologists at the University of California Irvine (UCI), report that dietary deficiencies in omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) found in fish and other foods can limit brain growth during foetal development and early in life. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.