| Lately, it seems everyone is talking about the miracles | | | | found these supplements so beneficial, they wanted to |
| of fish oil. ADHD and fish oil studies show the nutrients | | | | give them to all their students in order to boost test |
| in fish oil can help children with ADHD and ADD to | | | | scores and concentration levels. Many parents have |
| focus and have longer attention spans. The reason | | | | reported noticeable improvements in their children with |
| why is because many children (and adults) have a | | | | ADHD once they started them on a fish oil |
| nutritional deficiency that affects the brain. If they get | | | | supplement. |
| more of the needed nutrients, they function better. | | | | And, they've had no side effects. By contrast, Ritalin, |
| The DHA omega 3 fatty acids that comprise fish oil | | | | the commonly prescribed ADHD drug, has been linked |
| are essential for a healthy brain. | | | | to depression, suicidal thoughts and hallucinations. Fish |
| These nutrients are important in the development of | | | | oil studies show it's safe and effective. Plus it has a |
| the brain and nervous system from conception on. But | | | | high level of the necessary DHA and EPA fatty acids. |
| since a lot of mothers are deficient in these nutrients, | | | | Studies show concentrated fish oil has nearly 60% or |
| the children are too. Nutritionists agree, most | | | | even more of these nutrients. |
| Westerners are incredibly deficient in these nutrients. | | | | The only thing is you want to find a supplement free |
| The deficiency affects our brains, hearts, nervous | | | | from toxins. You can reduce the risk of exposing your |
| systems and even eyesight. And it can lead to ADD | | | | child to supplements with mercury or PCB's by reading |
| or ADHD. | | | | the labels. |
| If your child has been diagnosed with adhd, simply | | | | Look for supplements made from tuna, cod, salmon or |
| upping your child's omega 3 intake could alleviate the | | | | other species specific fish. Some manufacturers use |
| need for medications. One study showed children who | | | | an assortment of fish and label "marine life" or |
| took fish supplements with omega 3 for three months | | | | something similar on the bottle. The problem with this is |
| had improved test scores. These children showed | | | | you don't know where this "marine life" came from. |
| substantial improvements in behavior, reading and | | | | Some manufacturers are very conscientious about the |
| spelling too. | | | | source of their fish. They'll even share with you the lab |
| Other studies have found the same. In fact, one school | | | | report so you know you're getting the highest quality. |