Posted by TAMMY on September 21, 2000 at 17:53:15:

In Reply to: Diet and supplements posted by Kathy on August 29, 2000 at 15:31:29:

I have an 12 year old son who was taking ritalin for 5 years . I will be happy to tell you that after 2 months of giving him 100 mg of vitamin b complex and omega 3 oil once a day there is a complete improvement ....you have nothing to loose in trying this your self : Does anyone do any diet or supplements with there ADD child. I have a 9 year old with ADD and I
: think medication is just bandaide therapy for her. She is not hyper at all but has trouble with
: comprehension in school and is falling behind. Why do doctors automatically just give drugs? Why
: can't we find out what is going on with there body and try to fix some of it?

: Just wondered if anyone knew of any diet or supplements that may help. Thanks.