(12-10-06) Fish Oil Treats ADHD Better Than Ritalin

Fish oil improves the symptoms of attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without any of the
side effects of drugs like Ritalin and Concerta -- and
more effectively, a study by the University of
Adelaide in Australia found.

When 130 children between the ages of 7 and 12
with ADHD were given fish oil capsules daily,
behavior dramatically improved within three months.
Further:

After seven months, the children were not as
restless and showed improvements at school
Improvements in concentration and attention
improved by one-third.
After 15 weeks, 30-40 percent of the children taking
fish oil had improvements.
After 30 weeks, 40-50 percent improved
Children taking placebo capsules were later
switched to fish oil and subsequently also
experienced improved behavior.

Improvements were still being seen after the study
ended, which suggests the fish oils may have long-
term effects. When the researchers compared their
results to studies of Ritalin and Concerta for ADHD,
they found that fish oils were more effective.

ADHD drugs are known to carry serious side
effects, including insomnia, changes in personality,
cardiotoxicity, heart attack, stroke and even sudden
death. In the UK, nine children have died after
taking the drugs.

Source: The Daily Mail June 20, 2006
ABC News Online June 21, 2006

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