Fish Oil More Effective than Ritalin for ADD / ADHD
June 21, 2006 by marshmallowcreme
The behavior of children in a recent study vastly improved when they were given 6 capsules of fish oil per day, even more than children being prescribed Ritalin. Restlessness and school performance improved significantly from omega-3 supplementation and concentration improved by 33%! Even after 30 weeks of taking fish oil supplements, the children continued to...
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omega-3 fish oil important for all children's health
June 23, 2008 by Anonymous, 1 year 22 weeks ago
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all the focus has been on the improvements in reading and math scores in children with add or in children with bipolar disorder that take high EPA omega3 fishoil capsules or liquid. But all children benefit from omega-3 for brain development, reading and math scores and general health. Dr Ratey recommends omegabrite and exercise. Omegabrite is at www.omegabrite.com.
we take it and love it.