Reduced Symptoms of Inattention after Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Boys with and without Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Dr Peter Dingle writes:
Omega 3 oils help kids with and without ADHD.
Omega 3 fatty acids have been associated with so many benefits for both kids and adults it is hard to believe that not everyone is supplementing daily with them.
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common child psychiatric disorders, and is often treated with stimulant medication. Nonpharmacological treatments include dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids vitamins and minerals.
In this study, they investigated the effects of dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on ADHD symptoms and cognitive control in young boys with and without ADHD.
A total of 40 boys with ADHD, aged 8–14 years, and 39 matched, typically developing controls participated in a 16-week double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. Kids consumed either 650 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) each or placebo.
This study shows that dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids reduces symptoms of ADHD, both for individuals with ADHD and typically developing children.
Supplementing with omega 3 fatty acids is a must for kids of all ages. This is so much more sensible than relying on pharmaceutical drugs once the kids have problems
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4538345/