ADHD and learning
Dear Luigi,
as a general premise it is necessary to consider dietary supplements as a nutritional support with exclusively nutritional and physiological effects to promote the regular performance of the body's functions. The intake of dietary supplements of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA is particularly indicated in case of their reduced dietary intake or increased need.
Omega-3 DHA is helpful in maintaining normal brain and visual function with a daily intake of at least 250 mg per day. Based on what you describe, one product I might recommend for your 6-year-old is VitaDHA in single-dose vials. I suggest that you share with the pediatrician or specialist following your child the study found at this link.
This randomized, controlled study measured the red blood cell concentrations of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and behavior of 90 children with ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) between the ages of 7 and 12 years who were divided into 3 groups and received for 4 months: - EPA-rich fish oil supplements ( 1109 mg EPA + DHA 108 mg daily ); - DHA-rich fish oil supplements ( 264 mg EPA + DHA 1.032 mg per day ); - safflower oil ( 1467 mg linoleic acid per day) control group).
Results of the study showed that increased levels of EPA and DHA in the red blood cell membranes of participants supplemented with the omega-3 fatty acids were associated with improvement in spelling, cognitive problems, attention, hyperactivity, and overall improvement in behavior.
