Fish Oil Relieves ADHD and Makes Children Smarter
A study out of England of 120 children between ages 6 and 12 tested the use of fish oil on ADHD symptoms, coordination and short-term memory. The outcome?
Results suggested that after three months, the group using the fatty acid made “highly significant improvements” in 12 out of 13 behavioural scales, including three diagnostic ADHD features - inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Short term memory also significantly improved.
Not just significant, but highly significant improvements in 12 behavioural scales!
One of the head teachers reported that “children with specific difficulties now concentrate more, read better, and their self-esteem has rocketed.” Dr Madeleine Portwood, an education psychologist, stated that “the most dramatic improvement was in concentration and the spin off was children had better attainments so their reading score improved - some children improved by as much as four years in the six month trial.” (Emphasis mine.) Four year increase in reading abilities in only 6 months?! Whether your kids have ADD/ADHD or not, I’d definitely consider looking into getting them on fish oil!
Thank you Philip from Psychiatry News for notifying me of this recent study.
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I am just starting omega 3 vitamins for my 14 year old son. I,m hopig to see a little change in his concetration. I would appreciate mor feedback from parents of boys and girls that have tried this vitamin.
Thankyou Maria
I am 25 years old and have ADHD and I stopped taking stratera which is great…I am now on fish oils and I get the same benefits…they make me feel great…I have worked at GNC for 8 years and have never tried them til now and Im convinced they work…
i have a 9 year old son who was diagnosed with ADD and i was told that fish oil would help him with consintration.if there are any parents out there that have had a good out come with this please let me know. we have tried stratera a non controlled substance.but it made him hillucinate .i would likemore information on this product.thanks april
I HAVE’NT HAD A CHANCE TO TRY OMEGA 3 VITAMINS ON MY 9YR.OLD SON YET. HOW IS IT WORKING FOR YOU, I HAVE HOWEVER TAKEN HIM OFF OF HIS ADHD MEDICINE, BECAUSE OF THE SIDE AFFECTS HE HAS WHEN HE COMES OFF. BUT I’M GONNA PRAY AND TRY IT OUT
My total cholesterol dropped from 274 to 234 in only a few months. I didn’t change my dietary intake or even paid attention to exercise. I plan to keep taking it.
Will fish oil improve skin complexion. I am 32 years . what is my dosage at this age? Can it prevent flu and cough?
I started taking fish oil a few weeks ago and read in Sears’ book that ADD doses of 18g were effective. I slowly increased my dose from one tablespoon to two (18g) and my overall brain functioning has improved. I used to suffer greatly from anxiety, depression, and learning disorder symptoms. Omega 3’s (epa/dha) are the key.