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Post by amcfanny on May 12, 2005 23:52:20 GMT -5
I've seen this recommended as part of the natural treatment. Just wondering if it's something that takes affect right away? Asking cuz I've read the omega and magnesium supplements can take months to see any results. TIA
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Post by catatonic on May 13, 2005 0:07:41 GMT -5
Physiologically, it requires in the neighborhood of 8 - 12 weeks to correct any deficiency in fatty acids. It's not fast, but it is lasting. I know that it took us about 6 weks to begin to see the impact of supplementation with Omega-3 and evening primrose oil. Don't neglect this one. The GLA it contains is very important to neurological health.
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Post by amcfanny on May 13, 2005 12:12:32 GMT -5
Thanks again. Off to search for some online. What I saw in the Walmart looked like horsepill. LOL
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Post by amcfanny on May 13, 2005 12:56:25 GMT -5
Wasn't sure how much I should give my kiddo...hope this is it: Children (Younger Than 18) The dosing and safety of evening primrose oil are not well studied in children. You should speak with a health care provider before starting therapy. Three grams daily divided into two doses by mouth has been used in some studies. www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/31402/346441.html?d=dmtContent |
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Post by catatonic on May 13, 2005 22:52:59 GMT -5
If you want to replicate clinical studies that have found fish oil to be successful in treating ADHD, your target dose is 480mg DHA and 720mg EPA daily. The total amount of fish oil consumed will vary by brand and type. You can use liquid, small and highly concentrated capsules, or larger and less refined capsules. It's not particularly important which form you use as long as you get enough. In July of 2003, Consumer Reports reviewed 50 major brands of fish oil and found all of them to be free from unwanted contaminants, and all of them countained roughly the amount of DHA/EPA stated on the label. Plenty of good options out there.
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Post by amcfanny on May 15, 2005 12:45:52 GMT -5
It's not particularly important which form you use as long as you get enough. In July of 2003, Consumer Reports reviewed 50 major brands of fish oil and found all of them to be free from unwanted contaminants, and all of them countained roughly the amount of DHA/EPA stated on the label. Plenty of good options out there. Thanks!  |
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