Question about Fish Oil - ADD / ADHD Message Board

XXDixieXX · 01-21-2003, 02:29 PM

Hey I have heard so many good storys about the use of fish oils but I don't know why it's not working for my son. In fact when I started useing it and he would go to school he was worst in class. He is ADHD (8 years old) and was always hyper but seems like when I give him the fish oil he gets more hyper. Does anyone know why?? Are could give me some advice?? I am giving him a multi vit, cal,mag,b-complex,chromium picolinate, and vit C..he does good sometimes but I wanted to try the fish oil also.

Dix

help · 01-21-2003, 03:39 PM

What dose is he taking ?
I see results around 8 grams a day, however everyone is different. I believe statistically for AD/HD symptoms it's around 14 grams a day.
Use quality fish oil also, for example PBL omega-3. It's considered pharmaceutical grade.

XXDixieXX · 01-23-2003, 01:08 PM

Thanks help I am not sure how much he is taking. On the back of the bottle is has Natural Fish Oil Concentrate 1000 mg, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 180 mg, and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 120 mg... I don't think that is the same as you take..

I was wondering if that is common to get more hyper when you first start taking fish oil?? He get wild when I give it to him. I really wish it would work for him..any more advice??

Oh I tried the be'Calm stuff and it didn't work for him.

Love,
Dix

help · 01-23-2003, 07:17 PM

Try adding in DL-phenylalanine, L-Tyrosine, and some protein shakes, try and cut out all simple carbs, especially bread. Try some quality fish oil, if you can't find pharmaceutical grade, check out the health food store for brands like: twinlab, solgar, solaray, etc. Make sure it's fish body oil, and at least "concentrate" in quality. Look for the highest DHA content per serving size.

Wil · 01-23-2003, 08:10 PM

Hi

In addition to the fish oils, has anyone had any personal experience with DMG?

I read some interesting research tonight but am always suspect due to the flood of information on what can help focus and attention. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Wil