The omega-3 connection : the groundbreaking omega-3 antidepression diet and brain program by Stoll Andrew L. (Andrew Lawrence) 1959-

Author:Stoll, Andrew L. (Andrew Lawrence), 1959-
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Acupuncture, Coping with illness, Dietetics & nutrition, Psychology, Diet / Health / Fitness, Consumer Health, Alternative Therapies, Depression, Nutrition, Health & Fitness / General, Mental Health, Depression, Mental, Manic-depressive illness, Omega-3 fatty acids, Bipolar Disorder, Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Dépression, Psychose maniacodépressive, Acides gras oméga 3
Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster
Published: 2001-04-29T04:00:00+00:00

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Omega-3 Deficiency and Attention Deficit: The Case for a Connection

fc^ One of the most prevalent psychiatric illnesses of childhood, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, seems to have burst on the modern scene. Virtually unheard of—and literally unnamed—even fifty years ago, ADHD is today so commonplace it afflicts nearly five of every one hundred schoolchildren (and, say the experts, possibly as many adults). The increased rate of ADHD diagnosis appears to be far in excess of merely increased recognition of the disorder. Although ADHD comes with a range of symptoms, those with the disorder are intelligent, yet most often have difficulty paying attention, listening to instructions, or completing tasks. Children with ADHD often fidget, squirm, and disrupt their classmates; some find it impossible to deal with unstructured settings at all.

Mild forms of ADHD can add challenge and difficulty to the most ordinary tasks, from balancing a checkbook to completing a homework assignment, despite a high IQ. As Internet bulletin boards and the popular press make abundantly clear, untreated ADHD may destroy lives—severely compromising school per-

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