John Stein, professor of physiology at Oxford, describes the role of omega 3 fatty acids in ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Omega 3’s are an essential fatty acid. “Essential” means essential in our diet, because our bodies need these but can not produce them. Humans are dependent on diet as the sole source of this vital nutrient, and in most cases our diets are significantly lacking. Children and adults with ADHD may benefit from dietary supplementation with omega 3’s to improve symptoms and reduce the amount of stimulant medication they are taking.

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