Krill Oil: The Proven Natural Treatment Option
for ADHD
Following positive results in a clinical study
on the effects of krill oil on adult ADHD, Neptune
Technologies is in the process of designing a
large-scale study to test the cognitive effects
of krill oil.
Krill oil is derived from the planktonic family
of crustaceans and is rich in omega-3 fats, phospholipids
and antioxidants.
In the recently completed clinical trial on ADHD,
researchers evaluated the cognitive effects of
krill oil as measured by Barkley's Executive Function
score of behavior inhibition, daily functional
capacity and social behavior. The study examined
30 adults with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD.
The study on ADHD found that patients improved
their ability to concentrate and their working
capacity by an average of 60.2 percent after taking
a daily 500mg dose of krill oil for six months.
Researchers also reported a 50 percent improvement
in planning skills and a 48.8 percent improvement
in social skills.
ADHD strikes between 4 percent and 12 percent
of children and 1 percent and 6 percent of adults
in North America.
Nutra Ingredients USA.com January 5, 2007
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Dr. Mercola's Comment:
You may recall reading several months ago about
the dramatic and wonderful effect krill oil had
on a child with attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD). This recently completed study
of krill oil and adult patients with ADHD appears
to be just as promising.
This study also confirms my initial excitement
with krill when I first became aware of it a bit
more than a year ago. The phosphate bonding to
the omega-3 fats allow for really outstanding
penetration into the nervous tissue and tends
to produce even better results than simple omega-3
fats.
Many of the standard drugs used to treat ADHD
are not only potentially hazardous, but they are
unnecessary if your child is treated appropriately.
I've found many people with ADHD have improved
greatly without drugs by taking these simple steps:
Eliminate grains and sugars from your diet
Replace soft drinks, fruit juices and pasteurized
milk with clean water
Increase your omega-3 fats by taking krill oil
The omega-3 fats in krill oil are bonded uniquely
to protect them from oxidation so your body can
absorb them more easily. This makes it an especially
good source.
On Vital Votes, Joshua Rubin, a nutrition coach
from Vista, California, notes:
"Tissue growth process depends on the construction
of new biological membranes. Once in place, these
membranes become a source of supply for fatty
acids that regulate cell function. Thus the fatty
acid composition of tissues laid down in childhood
determines the status of your adult years.
"The growth and development of the CNS is
dependent upon the presence of long chain highly
unsat fatty acids DPA and DHA. It is important
for mothers to ingest quality fats and organic
foods while pregnant.
"As well, if a child is labeled with ADHD,
eating quality oils and foods, as well as eliminating
other foods and lifestyle habits can allow these
children to live a functional life."
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