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Potential Nutritional Treatment for ADD/ADHD - SharpBrains
Dr. David Rabiner's Attention Research Update drew my attention to a recent spate of research articles on the potential of omega-3 fatty acid dietary supplementation to help treat ADD/ADHD. Stimulant medication for children with ADD/ADHD has been the predominant treatment for years. Thus far, it has been quite successful, but we have yet to see the long term effects of chronic medication. Given that, it is worth at least investigating alternative therapies that can be used either in place of or in conjunction with traditional pharmaceutical and behavioral treatment. As one of the four pillars of brain health, nutrition has a significant impact on both physical structures in the body and behavior. Nutritional research though is often difficult to conduct. It is unethical to withhold essential nutrients from people and nutrients work synergistically, which makes it difficult to discern the effect of one nutrient versus another.
Caroline Latham