ADHD Supplement DHA/Omega 3's, 6's question?

Question

Do any of you give your kids who have ADHD certain supplements?

I've been reading that kids with ADHD tend to lack in Omega 3's and 6's and DHA and they should receive this supplement daily.

Anyone know anything about this?

Answer 1

I started giving Omega 3-6-9's-DHA to both my kids about 7 months ago.  I noticed a HUGE difference in my 6 year old ( ADHD-like behaviors are his concerns ).  A liquid form is the best method of delivery.  I mix the dosage ( 1 tsp a day ) with a liquid multivitamin in the morning.  Nordic Naturals is what I use.  Good luck!

Answer 2

My 14 year old daughter has ADHD,I give her omega tablets everyday.I like to think they work and the give away that makes me keep giving them to her, is that before she was diagnosed with having ADHD (last year very late diagnosis as she has the predominately male symptoms and her behaviour was ignored for most of her school life) I gave her and her siblings a regular dose of omegas as a health benefit.I then withdrew the tablets after a few months....after 3 weeks the only one of my children to notice a difference was my daughter,she said they made her calmer and more able to concentrate,so maybe there is something to be said for them helping children with ADHD.

Answer 3

Although studies indicate that they do make a difference, i have had of no success with any of my children, 1 with Adhd, during the 12 months we used them or in fact any of  the Adhd children i work with. That's not to say they wont help your child. Anything is worth a try.

Answer 4

No, I don't but it is worth looking into.  My daughter who is six has ADHD and is taking medication.  I am afraid to mix anything including vitamins with her medication because not sure what affect it would have on her.