Omega Oils - Essential Fatty Acids Valuable in the Treatment of ADHD

The studies on Essential Fatty Acid levels in Attention Deficit Disorder subjects vs. non- ADD ADHD subjects are interesting.

The ADD ADHD groups had significantly lower concentrations of key essential fatty acids than did the control groups, and about 40% of the ADD ADHD group showed these signs of EFA deficiency:

* increased thirst,
* frequent urination,
* dry skin,
* dry or brittle hair.

Low levels of Omega 6 EFAs contributed to higher incidents of illness (colds, flu, etc.), and deficits in Omega 3 EFAs contributed to problems with learning, behavior, sleep, and temper.

These studies support the case for EFA supplementation as a part of the overall treatment approach to Attention Deficit Disorder - ADHD.

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