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Omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful for children and adults with ADD. In a study performed by the Massachusetts General Hospital, ADD patients had a reduced amount of manic symptoms.¹ Others believe that it is not the omega-3 that helps with ADD and ADHD, but the well balanced diet these patients are getting.² Omega-3 fatty acids are important for children and adults because of its affects on their neurological function.³ Making sure you get the correct amount of omega-3 in your diet is important whether or not you have ADD.

Fast Facts:

• Omega-3s can be added to your diet by eating fish such as salmon, through supplements, and through flax seed.³
• Diet, genetics, and environment are all factors that may contribute to ADD and ADHD.⁴
• In the study, the supplement OmegaBrite, was the way the ADD patients got their omega-3.⁵

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