Pilot studies have indicated that omega-3 fatty acids can positively impact cognition and behavior. Australia’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is now launching a larger study to examine the benefits of omega-3’s in greater detail. 250 children with and without ADHD will be enrolled in the trial to compare learning, attention, memory, reaction time, and behavior in children taking omega-3 supplements versus those taking a placebo pill. It is wonderful to see the academic community’s interest expanding to research non-traditional approaches to care.

http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/6063/New_study_into_effects_of_omega_3_against_ADHD.html

Last 5 posts by Dr. Theresa Cerulli

• American Heart Association Recommends EKG's - April 27th, 2008
• Prescribing Decisions May Depend on Genetic Tests - April 7th, 2008
• New Guidelines for Mental Health Treatment in Pre-schoolers - March 17th, 2008
• ADHD and Sleep - March 9th, 2008
• Through the Years with ADHD - February 17th, 2008

This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 12th, 2006 at 3:52 pm and is filed under Uncategorized, Diet, Children and ADHD. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.