Minimize Chances of Attention Deficit Disorder
By Tracy Chait
Most of us know that omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish, walnuts and flaxseed oil provide a slew of health benefits. Now scientists in Oslo have reported a clear connection between omega-3 fatty acids and a decline in symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Subjects whose mothers had taken omega-3 supplements showed fewer symptoms compared to those whose mothers had not. For now the research is animal-based only, but scientists say their findings prove a biological component to ADHD, meaning there’s likely to be future research into other influential dietary factors.
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