Lately, it seems everyone is talking about the miracles of fish oil. ADHD and fish oil studies show the nutrients in fish oil can help children with ADHD and ADD to focus and have longer attention spans. The reason why is because many children (and adults) have a nutritional deficiency that affects the brain. If they get more of the needed nutrients, they function better.

The DHA omega 3 fatty acids that comprise fish oil are essential for a healthy brain.

These nutrients are important in the development of the brain and nervous system from conception on. But since a lot of mothers are deficient in these nutrients, the children are too. Nutritionists agree, most Westerners are incredibly deficient in these nutrients. The deficiency affects our brains, hearts, nervous systems and even eyesight. And it can lead to ADD or ADHD.

If your child has been diagnosed with adhd, simply upping your child's omega 3 intake could alleviate the need for medications. One study showed children who took fish supplements with curso de milagros  3 for three months had improved test scores. These children showed substantial improvements in behavior, reading and spelling too.

Other studies have found the same. In fact, one school found these supplements so beneficial, they wanted to give them to all their students in order to boost test scores and concentration levels. Many parents have reported noticeable improvements in their children with ADHD once they started them on a fish oil supplement.

And, they've had no side effects. By contrast, Ritalin, the commonly prescribed ADHD drug, has been linked to depression, suicidal thoughts and hallucinations. Fish oil studies show it's safe and effective. Plus it has a high level of the necessary DHA and EPA fatty acids. Studies show concentrated fish oil has nearly 60% or even more of these nutrients.

The only thing is you want to find a supplement free from toxins. You can reduce the risk of exposing your child to supplements with mercury or PCB's by reading the labels.

Look for supplements made from tuna, cod, salmon or other species specific fish. Some manufacturers use an assortment of fish and label "marine life" or something similar on the bottle. The problem with this is you don't know where this "marine life" came from.

Some manufacturers are very conscientious about the source of their fish. They'll even share with you the lab report so you know you're getting the highest quality.