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March 28, 2006

ADHD Teens Calmed by Omega 3

Supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 oils could improve the behaviour and the attention span of teens with ADHD, say English researchers.


A new study supplemented 20 teenagers between the ages of 12 and 15 with omega-3 fish oils. Over 90% of the teenages were assessed to have moderate to severe ADHD.

After 3 months of taking Omega-3's their inattentiveness anfell from an average of 94% to 17% at the end of the trial. The results for impulsivity fell from 89% to 28%.

This trial not a blind study, instead was open and all the participants knew they were taking Omega-3's.

For more of the story go to:
http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?n=66694-omega-epa-adhd

Posted by ernestpr at March 28, 2006 09:11 AM

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