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Omega-3 fatty acids may help children with ADHD
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Ingestion of omega-3 fatty acids in children with ADHD may allow them to function well on lower doses of medication, suggests a study. The study, however, emphasized the importance of children not having any severe food allergy for the experiment.
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A discussion on the possibility of treating ADHD through dietary interventions, as well as the importance of early treatment through medication to allow for appropriate brain development and learning.
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A discussion on the possibility of treating ADHD through dietary interventions, as well as the importance of early treatment through medication to allow for appropriate brain development and learning.
ChapterOmega-3 fatty acids may help children with ADHD
EpisodeADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
PodcastHuberman Lab
A study conducted on 100 children with ADHD shows that controlling their diet can lead to reducing the use of ADHD drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall.
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A study conducted on 100 children with ADHD shows that controlling their diet can lead to reducing the use of ADHD drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall. Children were put on an elimination diet where certain foods were eliminated to test if it could help avoid medication or if it would make a difference with the way ADHD drugs affect them.
ChapterOmega-3 fatty acids may help children with ADHD
EpisodeADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
PodcastHuberman Lab
Experts suggest that children with ADHD should avoid high sugar and simple sugar foods, while adults with ADHD could benefit from eliminating food that exacerbates their symptoms.
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Experts suggest that children with ADHD should avoid high sugar and simple sugar foods, while adults with ADHD could benefit from eliminating food that exacerbates their symptoms.
ChapterOmega-3 fatty acids may help children with ADHD
EpisodeADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
PodcastHuberman Lab
Omega-3 fatty acids with 1,000 milligrams or more of EPA can help adults with ADHD or mild attention deficit issues to function well on lower doses of medication or in rare cases eliminate medication entirely, according to research.
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Omega-3 fatty acids with 1,000 milligrams or more of EPA can help adults with ADHD or mild attention deficit issues to function well on lower doses of medication or in rare cases eliminate medication entirely, according to research. Ingestion of omega-3 fatty acids is known to have antidepressant effects and to protect the cardiovascular system.