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Post by TrevorsMom on Oct 29, 2003 3:06:26 GMT -5
Where do I find it how do I use it?
Please help!!!!
Samantha
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Post by Catatonic on Oct 29, 2003 6:51:34 GMT -5
Omega-3 is easy to find, inexpensive to use, and it works. Research indicates that Omega-3 deficiency is strongly associated with ADHD symptomatology and that Omega-3 supplementation improves those symptoms. There's a good general overview with research citations and helpful links at: www.healingwithnutrition.com/newsclips/archive/omega3add.htmlWe use a "Now Foods" brand fish oil capsule called "Omega-3". It is inexpensive and for us works much better than the more refined types or than flax oil. You can buy this at the health food store or online through www.herbaladvisor.com which I like because it is INCREDIBLY cheap. Wal-Mart has also begun carrying fish oil. The capsules we use contain 120mg DHA and 180mg EPA each and my son takes 4 each day. I'd recommend reading Jacqueline Stordy's book "The LCP Solution" for more comprehensive information. Also, Laura Stevens' book "12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child" provides info on Omega-3, and also on other nutritional supplements you will want to include, important dietary changes, allergy testing, and other things. It is an outstanding starting point which anyone trying natural treatment ought to read. It's available here through the public library, and you can purchase it online at Laura's website - users.nlci.com/nutrition/You will need to use some additional supplements with your Omega-3, so be sure to read up on it. First and foremost -- ADD MAGNESIUM. MAGNESIUM. MAGNESIUM. This is so important I can't repeat it often enough. Look at the magnesium website www.mgwater.comYou'll also want to consider a multi-vitamin with trace minerals, a B-complex, a vitamin E since the Omega-3 metabolism requires this, and an Evening Primrose Oil containing GLA. |
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Post by Allanque on Nov 3, 2003 12:19:45 GMT -5
I happened to see some for cheap (yes, I know, not the best way to pick out stuff), so I decided to pick some up to try.
Each capsule has 1000mg fish oil, 180 EPA and 120 DHA. I'm supposed to take one 3 three times a day.
Would this be an adequate dosage to show any results?
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Post by gabrielsmom on Nov 3, 2003 12:30:30 GMT -5
Hi Catatonic:
Can you please give me the link to the daily recommended allowance of vitamins and minerals you gave me back at adhd.com. Unfortunately, aol deleted my old screenname and all my saved favorite places along with it so i no longer have the link to the page you gave me. Thanks a lot for all your help
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Post by catatonic on Nov 4, 2003 9:10:30 GMT -5
Hey Allanque -
Your fish oil sounds just like mine. I originally picked it because of its reasonable price, but after experimenting with higher priced varieties, I stick with my first choice because IT WORKS. I use the Now brand "Omega-3" and there's nothing that's been as successful for us.
My son is 85 pounds and 9 years old and he takes 2 of these capsules in the morning and 2 in the evening. (For a child, the goal is 480mg of DHA daily.)
If you try 3 capsules daily and find this works for you, great. If you don't see results you can safely double your dose. (Actually, you could eat the whole bottle for a snack and not hurt yourself. Any EFA's your brain doesn't require will simply be utilized as food by your body. However, you'd probably be chained to the toilet for the day, so stick to more reasonable quantities.)
Keep in mind that according to laboratory studies, it takes 10 to 12 weeks to correct an essential fatty acid deficiency. We saw results in about 6 weeks. Some have had success in a shorter period of time. However it works for you, be prepared to give it a solid 3-month trial.
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Post by catatonic on Nov 4, 2003 9:12:23 GMT -5
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Post by foley on Nov 5, 2003 10:20:11 GMT -5
Hi Trevor's Mom, Here are two excellent links regarding Omega Fatty Acids Deficiency and ADHD-- borntoexplore.org/omega.htmThe one above will also explain how to correct it. This one below, gives a brief overview of Omega 3 as well as, some other deficiencies-- www.mdheal.org/attention.htmAnd another on Nutrional Deficiencies & ADHD in general www.borntoexplore.org/nutrition.htmAlso you may want to try an elimination diet to see if your child is intolarant to salicylates--salicylates are a natural occuring form of asprin--basically it's nature's preservative, but it's also found in artificial flavors, colors and synthetic preseratives. My DS responded extremely well on the Feingold Program which removes salicylates and asprin from the diet. He also must have GLA, a refined Omega 6 fatty acid, process the Omega 3 Fatty Acids (DHA & EPA) that most ADDer's are deficient in. This is a refined Omega 6--while the general population makes tons of it--most kids with ADHD don't make any of it, so they can't process their Omega 3's--it's derived either from Borage Oil, or Primrose Oil, and can be found in Biologically Active Formula's of Essential Fatty Acid supplements. The brand we use is called Omega Balance by Jarrow Formula's. Our supplement is also molecularly distilled to remove impurities like PBA's and Mercury. I don't know where we would be without it! My DS takes an adult dose of one 400mg in the morning and one400mg in the evening--these are gel caps and quite easy to swallow. HTH Foley |
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Post by catseye on Nov 5, 2003 10:29:40 GMT -5
Can omega 3 and magnesium be added to an already medicated child?? And are these pill forms?? Sd will take pills pretty well... Thanks
cat
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Post by foley on Nov 5, 2003 11:10:35 GMT -5
Yes Cat's eye--they can be added in combination with meds, but you may want to check with the psych doc. first.
Foley
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Post by gabrielsmom on Nov 5, 2003 11:14:49 GMT -5
;D ;D Thank you very much Cat
I saved the link in favorites...
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