SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT ABOUT ADHD AND FISH OIL
According to a 2008 University of Guelph study: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Platinum-Naturals-1033528.html
* David Khang, Founder and President of Platinum Naturals, supplementing with fish oils with high concentrations of DHA and EPA (which are the two types of omega 3-essential fatty acids-EFA- found most commonly in fish) can help reduce behavioral problems associated with ADHD, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
*DHA functions as a structural element in human cell membranes, while EPA works throughout all life stages in reducing the risk of inflammation and disease
*Abnormal EFA profiles, independent of dietary intake, suggests abnormal essential fatty acid utilization by the body in adolescents with ADHD. Giving high doses of DHA and EPA has been shown to increase levels of essential fatty acid and significantly reduce ADHD related behavior.
*Giving high doses of DHA and EPA has been shown to increase levels of essential fatty acids and significantly reduce ADHD related behavior.
* Can help fight depression by supplying the brain with the EFA’s that have become depleted which may be the cause of the problem
* Help with Brain function, Immune system, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
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My mom was a GP and she always told us kids to "eat our fish. It is food for the brain". After my little brother had a playground injury and had sessions for physical therapy (Dallas, Texas) and a dietitian (Miami, Fl) saw him during our holiday, she advised eating deep sea fish rich in EPA "to calm him down" and prevent the risk of inflammation. My brother is not suffering from ADHD but Mom thought it was a good time for him to try fish more. Nothing to lose...his injury healed beautifully.
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