Children always make a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, it is not surprising that the legislation increases the Ritalin and other ADHD medications, despite the bad press about their long-term side effects. Not know that many parents, is that the chemical imbalance causes ADHD has a deeper cause. The problem lies in the diet for children, often in important nutrients such as omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) deficient. And in many cases the treatment of ADHD through diet and supplements of omega-3 was more effective than the simple distribution of drugs.
Decades of research show that omega-3 fatty acids represent about 50% of the physical structure of the brain and have a range of positive health benefits for the concentration, heart health, the health of the immune system and mood. Scientists have observed that the human body needs two types of essential fatty acids – omega-3 essential fatty acids and omega-6 – to achieve these health benefits. While we can not get, these fatty acids in our diet because the human body can not manufacture them itself, it is equally important to achieve an appropriate balance between the two. Too much fat on the other hand, actually negative effects on health.
Researchers believe that the ideal ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 2-1, but the level of the average child of the fatty acid highly non-equilibrium at a ratio of 25:1. The best sources of omega-3 fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, but the kids of today prefer burgers and fries, which are rich in omega-6 to eat. How bad for the body?
Long-chain omega-3 into eicosanoids that regulate natural anti-inflammatory substances, which will help heal wounds metabolized, the activity of platelets and stimulate the production of neurotransmitters. Omega-6, on the other side can either anti-inflammatory properties, the essential omega-3 fatty acids, or inflammatory properties that complement get in the way of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Can produce high concentrations of omega-3 essential fatty acids omega-6 essential fatty acids, inflammation eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) that neutralize the anti-inflammatory effect of omega-6 EFA.
Based on these results, experts recommend that the best way to correct an omega-3 mbalance is to (consume GLA), omega-3 essential fatty acids from fish oil capsules or gamma-linolenic acid supplements. GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid which has anti-inflammatory, unlike the other essential fatty acids omega-6. Studies show that EPA, in conjunction with the LGA, the best anti-inflammatory and mood-balancing properties, which benefit children and adults with ADHD.
Of fresh, organically obtain AGE, select additions of fish oil or ultra-pure products with extra virgin olive oil evening primrose, one of the few natural sources of GLA. If you want to use supplements of fish oil, make sure they have a 7.01 ratio of EPA / DHA and 4.01 ratio EPA / DHA. DHA, docosahexaenoic acid or omega-3 is also important for the functioning of the brain and healthy development.