Nov 22, 2019
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Omega-3 fatty acid fish oil supplements can significantly improve attention deficit symptoms for children who have deficiencies of this essential contributor to brain development. This the conclusion of a collaborative British-Chinese double-blind, controlled study of 92 children and adolescents with ADHD.
The children given the EPA fatty acid supplements showed improvements in focused attention and hit reaction time. Not surprisingly, only those subjects with the lowest baseline levels of fatty acids improved.
There is a clinical test for omega-3 fatty acid levels though its not perfect. If you have a child with ADHD, consult your doctors about the test. Do be certain though that your child’s diet includes fish, flaxseed, or fish oil supplements.
Chang, J.P., Su, K., Mondelli, V. et al. High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels. Transl Psychiatry 9, 303 (2019) doi:10.1038/s41398-019-0633-0
https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/eicosapentaenoic-acid-epa
https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/omega-fatty-acids-test
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