A study done at the University of Adelaide in Australia found when 130 children ages 7-12 with ADHD were given fish oil capsules daily, behavior dramatically improved within 3 months. Further investigation showed:
- After 7 months, the children were not as restless and showed improvements at school
- Improvements in concentration and attention improved by 1/3
- After 15 weeks, 30-40% of the children taking fish oil improved and after 30 weeks, 40-50% improved
- Children taking placebo capsules were later switched to fish oil and subsequently also experienced improved behavior
- Improvements were still seen after the study ended, suggesting fish oil may have long term effects
ADHD drugs are known to carry serious side effects such as:
- Insomnia
- Changes in personality
- Cardiotoxicity
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
- Sudden death
Any further questions about Fish Oil supplements and or ADHD feel free to talk to one of the doctors at Steele Chiropractic.