Omega Fatty Acids and nutrition.
21 March 2008New findings on nutrition and ADHD.
The largest clinical trial to date using Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids acids shows the benefits of these “good fats”.
Researchers at the University of South Australia say that parents found the fatty acids were as effective as stimulant drugs in treating symptoms of ADHD.
The study was comprised of 132 children, ages 7-12, who had symptoms of ADHD and were not taking medicine or omega-3 supplements. The product used is called “eye q,” produced by the English company Equazen. It is a blend of both omega-3 and omega-6 esntial fatty acids. This is the product that has been used in previous studies in British schools. (The Feingold Association has asked the company to fill out their product inquiry forms; if it is acceptable it will be added to [our - Feingold] supplement list)
Almost half of the children taking the EFA’s had significant reductions in the ADHD core symptoms of inattention,
hyperactivity and impulsivity. The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, led by Dr. Natalie Sinn, was published in the April issue of The Journal of Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics.
Disruptive Behaviour Improves.
Earlier this year, another British school, The Eton Hall in Norwich, used “eye q” plus a healthy diet for 28 male students ages 10 through 16, who had behaviour and learning problems. Negative behaviours and tantrums were reduced by half when the supplements, and healthy diet were provided.
Reprinted from Pure Facts, the newsletter of the Feingold Association of the Unted States, www.feingold.org
The evidence comprised from legitimate scientific studies (see below) just keeps mounting for the positive use of omega oils. More and more people are taking the omega oils to not only prevent illness, but to maintain health and resolve problems associated with ADHD, speech developments, diabetes and ASD disorders, to name just a few. For more information on the positive attributes of the Omega fish oils be sure to speak with either Dr. Paul or Dr. Susan who have both done due diligence on the positive nature of these oils. Fontana Family Chiropractic in Evergreen, Colorado recommends Nordic Naturals Pro EFA’s for quality and purity.
Does fish oil lower blood pressure? A meta-analysis of controlled trials MC Morris, F Sacks and B Rosner Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health.
This article at about.com cites several studies relating to the benefits of Omega fatty acids in different settings, including Journal of the American Medical Association, and New England Journal of Medicine.
Study of fatty acid supplementation in active ulcerative colitis
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October 24th, 2008 at 8:04 am
[...] Fish oil has been shown to help with High natural killer cell activity which unfortunately tends to increase with each failed pregnancy. About has this to say about NK cells: “It would be hard to dispute that NK cells can be elevated in women who have recurrent miscarriages, as numerous studies have found this to be true. Scientists have fleshed out a few mechanisms in which elevated NK cells could terminate an otherwise viable pregnancy, usually with the idea that a disordered immune system is causing the cells to attack the pregnancy. At least one study has found evidence that NK cells in the uterus do attack cells from the pregnancy in cases of spontaneous miscarriage, although it’s unclear what those results mean. …” [...]