Fish Oil For Hyperactive Kids
A study of 37 ADHD children in Canada suggests that fish oil supplements may reduce agitation, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in some kids. Researchers in Montreal found that the Omega-3s had little effect on most of the study participants, but 20 percent of the children showed an improvement. The study's authors say that the nutritional supplement will not replace Ritalin and other ADHD medications, but they note that it may be worthwhile for parents to see if their child responds well to the...
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Second study supports fish oil's effectiveness in treating ADH...
Following up on a recent British study, researchers in Australia gave fish oils or a placebo to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity... Read more »
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