Omega 3 Fish Oils And ADHD Symptoms

fish oil help children with ADHD or ADD?However, on a more practical side, studies have
There have been some medical trials on omega 3 fishshown that treating ADHD with omega 3s have
oils and its role in treating childhood ADD or ADHD.benefits (shown in other studies)
And it's an important issue as the diagnosis of ADHDAdult and childhood ADHD is a popular topic of talk
in both children and adults have increased in recentnowadays. And understandably so.
decades.Perhaps omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils is one of
Some studies look at the blood levels of omega 3s inthose conditions where nutrients do help ADHD to a
children with or without ADHD, but some aresignificant degree.
randomised placebo controlled trials.More research is required to firmly establish this.
Let's examine this relationship between fish oil andAlso, on a side note, omega 3 has helped many other
ADHD a bit more.conditions including depression.
One study looked at the blood levels ofThis has been the case in people with diagnosed
docosahexaenoic acid (omega 3), linoleic acid (omegadepression and on antidepressants, as well as in
6), and arachidonic acid (omega 6) in children with andpopulation studies showing a lower incidence of
without ADHD.depression related to highest consumption of fish oils.
They were found to be significantly lower in childrenSo keep an eye out on more research in this area of
with ADHD than those without ADHD.omega 3 fats.
So there seems to be a correlation between lowerMore research means more information and more
levels of omega 3s and the diagnosis of ADHD butcertainty of the relationships between fish oils and
the cause and effect is unclear.problems such as ADD.
Dietary intake of omega 3 were similar in both groups.So until next time, keep in good health, and let a friend
Perhaps the group with ADHD metabolise or absorbknow about these studies in ADHD, especially if they
omega 3 differently to children without ADD.have children with the condition.