Thanks to nationwide charities like the British Heart Foundation, the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils are already well known in terms of how they help protect the heart. But the results of studies recently published in the November 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition should leave scientists and […]
European cardiologists routinely give heart attack survivors fish oil, one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
But researchers suspect that omega-3’s benefits extend beyond the heart. Now psychiatrists are wondering: Could omega-3 also help children suffering from attention deficit or bipolar disorder?
In an unusual twist in psychopharmacology, fish oil, which hasn’t been studied as […]
Nutritionist and Purdue researcher Laura Stevens, MS author of “12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child”, writes in her latest issue of The ADD/ADHD Online Newsletter, an excellent summary of recent research pertaining to ADHD and essential fatty acids:
Two interesting articles about essential fatty acids (EFA) and psychiatry have been published recently.1,2 As you may […]
Toddlers born to women who consume fish oil during pregnancy know more words and longer phrases than other children, a study has found.
New Australian research also found that these children have better hand-to-eye coordination than their peers, adding more strength to support the use of supplements.
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, special fats […]
Dr. David Rabiner of Duke University publishes Attention Research Update monthly via the Internet. He does an excellent job of reviewing and presenting the latest research concerning ADHD and its treatment. The following article was featured in his August 2006 issue and covers the latest research concerning the positive effect of fatty acids (EPA and […]
In response to your requests, I’ve added Minami Nutrition’s MorEPA Mini product to the Fattyacidtrip Store.
MorEPA Mini comes highly recommended by Dr. Alex Richardson of Oxford University and Food and Behavior Research in the treatment of dyslexia, ADHD and other learning and behavioral issues. The product recently was awarded Best Fish Oil in the UK […]
Fish oil can improve kids’ spelling skills and stop them missing school, according to a new research.
South African researchers have told an Australian scientific conference that primary school children who were given daily doses of fish oil as part of a study showed improved learning and memory.
Fish oil, rich in Omega 3 and special polyunsaturated […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treatment with omega-3 fatty acids, the type found in fish oils, appears to benefit children suffering from clinical depression, according to pilot study conducted in Israel.
The results of some studies in adults with major depressive disorder have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may be an effective add-on therapy. However, the […]
Supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 improved the attention span and hyperactivity scores of young Australians, and was rated better than the common medication Ritalin.
The study adds to a growing number of studies looking at the effect of fish oils on the behaviour and learning of kids, and reports in the UK suggest the British government […]
A city school which has been pioneering fish oil to improve pupils’ behaviour and study today welcomed moves to roll it out to children in every school in the country.
Eaton Hall Special School in Norwich says the use of fish oil tablets has made a difference to students’ performance, despite the fact it has only […]
The UK government is considering a state-wide program to administer fish oil daily to children under age 5. Explains this article in the London Daily Mail:
Children may be given food supplements at school to improve their behaviour and studying performance.
A daily shot of Omega 3 fish oil would be supplied to pupils as young as […]
From the American Journal of Psychaitry:
Research on links between dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and depression continues to show promise. Numerous epidemiological, cross-sectional, and treatment studies support the association between depression and low omega-3 levels, either absolute concentrations or a higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. It is now time, conclude Parker et […]
By SARAH HARRIS
Regular doses of fish oils can dramatically boost young children’s grasp of the three Rs, a study has revealed.
Research suggests that so-called ‘clever capsules’ improve youngsters’ brainpower and concentration levels. The performance of children across all ages and abilities has been raised in a series of high-profile trials across the country.
In the latest […]
I recently had the great honor and pleasure of meeting Dr. Alexandra Richardson, Oxford University researcher and founder of Food and Behavior Research, (FAB Research) a UK-based non-profit dedicated to promoting, supporting and carrying out scientific research on the impact of nutrition on human behavior and learning.
Dr. Richardson has spent much of her career studying […]
Press Association
Monday March 27, 2006
Fish oil supplements can dramatically improve the behaviour of unruly teenagers, researchers claimed today.
Tests on children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) revealed their behaviour significantly improved after taking the supplements.
The study, which follows on from work last year, focused on a group of 12 to 15-year-olds with ADHD at a […]
Many fish oil companies are touting DHA as a viable treatment for ADHD, but did you know that a Mayo Clinic study published nearly 5 years ago showed DHA not only to be ineffective, but to be actually detrimental to children with ADHD?
Here is an excerpt from the study:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is a behavior-related disorder […]
01/06/2005: Childhood autism may be linked to a deficiency of fish oils, researchers in Scotland have found. The exact causes of the developmental disorder, which can hamper communication and social interaction, remain unknown.
However, it is thought that genetic factors or a variety of conditions affecting brain development may be a factor. Now the results of […]
Yes, I realize that this blog is about the health benefits of high-EPA fish oil, but I simply had to include an article– published in February 10th’s Los Angeles Times– that covers a recent Food and Drug Administration panel’s recommendation to add a “black box” warning on stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity […]
Few things strike fear in the heart of a parent more than the words, “we think your child should be evaluated for ADHD.” Without a doubt, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes headlines, at home and in the media. So many questions arise: What are the causes? Does it truly exist? What are the dangers […]
Until now, the only way to tell whether you or your child was truly fatty acid-deficient was to undergo blood testing. A new method of biomedical testing created by Marion Ross of the Ness Foundation (formerly the Highland Psychiatric Research Foundation) effectively measures indicators of such deficiencies using a non-invasive breath test. (See “Increased levels […]