Is 1000 mg of fish oil enough to help with speech delays in child?

Be careful: There is very little data to suggest that omega-3 fish oil helps with speech delay. There was one study published in 2009 that has not be replicated. There are possible side effects to taking too much fish oil for kids, including lowering immunity and blood coagulation problems. If you really want to try fish oil, speak with your child's health provider to best understand pros and cons.