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http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story/0,20281,19540064-5001028,00.html

Omega-3 fish oil 'can treat ADHD'

June 21, 2006

OMEGA-3 fish oil can be more effective than stimulant drugs commonly
prescribed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), according to new research.

The University of South Australia research tested a supplement called
eye q, a combination of omega-3 fish oil and omega-6 evening primrose
oil.

The supplement was tested on 132 ADHD children over a period of 15 to
30 weeks.

At the end of the 30 week period, almost half of the children had
reduced ADHD symptoms, according to their parents who completed
assessment questionnaires for the study.

For the initial 15 weeks of the study, children were divided into three
groups: one taking eye q; another eye q and a low dose multi
vitamin/mineral supplement and; a third group taking a placebo.

After 15 weeks, all children went on eye q and the multi
vitamin/minerals.

"Around 30 per cent of the children had shown strong positive treatment
effects on the core ADHD symptoms of inattention and
hyperactivity-impulsivity compared to the placebo group after 15
weeks," study leader Natalie Sinn said.

"These effects were mirrored in the placebo group following their
switch to active treatment, and the fish oil groups continued to
improve after taking the supplement for a further 15 weeks.

"According to the data, the multi vitamin/mineral supplement had no
additional effects."

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