The myth that medications are the only effective treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is slowly being debunked by the growing research on natural remedies and alternative treatments to ADHD. Evidence from several studies suggests that children with ADHD suffer from a deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids DHA (docasehaxaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapenataenoic acid), physiologically essential nutrients critical to brain development and function. Omega-3 fatty acids can only be obtained through fatty deep-sea fish, nuts, and certain vegetable oils – all of which are usually deficient in our modern diet. Anyone would be hard-pressed to find a youngster chosing roasted nuts over a bag of potato chips, or salmon over burgers and fries from McDonald's. The scarcity of omega-3 fatty acids in the average diet may be the reason why a good number of children experience unique problems during childhood, like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The scientific evidence on the effectiveness of omega-3 food supplements is certainly suggestive:
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