Alternative Medicine for ADHD

Researchers have found a link between low levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fat essential for normal brain function and certain behavioral and neurological conditions -- including Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder. Deficiencies in DHA levels have also been linked to levels of hostility and aggression.

DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, is the primary building block of brain tissue. The brain is 60% fat, and DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in both the brain and the retina of the eye. It is absolutely essential for healthy brain and eye function. DHA supplementation is effectively an alternative medicine for ADHD. buy now

The cells in the brain, retina, and other parts of the nervous system have connecting arms that transport electrical currents, sending messages throughout the body. DHA ensures the optimal composition of nerve cell membranes necessary for the most effective transmission of these signals. DHA is also important for maintaining a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.⁽¹⁾

Benefit to Children   

The inclusion of DHA in a child’s diet improves learning ability, whereas DHA deficiencies are associated with both learning and behavioral disorders.⁽⁶⁾ 

Unfortunately, DHA levels in the breast milk of U.S. women are among the lowest in the world. An additional 200 mg of DHA per day returns the breast milk of the average American mother to healthy levels.

The DHA in I-Q capsules is so safe, it has been incorporated into infant formulas in Europe. Unfortunately, infant formulas sold in the United States do not currently contain this essential fatty acid. 

Why Supplement

Low levels of DHA have been correlated with changes in disposition, memory loss, and visual and other neurological conditions. This decline in the consumption of DHA has also led to an unhealthy imbalance between omega-3 fatty acids and the more plentiful omega-6 fatty acids. 

A great deal of research has been conducted on omega-3 fatty acids recently which points to the fact that I-Q is much more than brain and eye support. Mood disorders have been successfully corrected with omega-3 supplementation.⁽²⁾ 

Atopic conditions such as asthma and allergies show improvement when omega-3s are added to the diet. 3,4 DHA has also been shown to demonstrate toxic effects on tumors in vitro.⁽⁵⁾ The positive effects of DHA supplementation are still being discovered as this exciting research continues.

Daily Food for Your Brain

Daily use of I-Q is intended to normalize the levels of DHA in your blood. Feed your brain and eyes with I-Q every day to keep them functioning at their peak for years to come. buy now

Suggested use of alternative medicine for ADHD: Take one or two capsules per day.

Each capsule contains: Algal oil 500 mg (DHA rich oil of vegetable origin yielding 100 mg DHA), high oleic sunflower oil, Vitamin C and Vitamin E as natural preservatives. Gelatin capsule.

Alternative medicine for ADHD references:

1. Von Schacky, C et al. The effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trail. Annals of Internal Medicine, 1999 April, 130:7, 554-62. 
2. Stoll, AL et al. Omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder. Prostaglandins Leukot Essential Fatty Acids, 1999 May, 60:5-6. 329-37. 
3. Villani, F et al, Effect of dietary supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids on bronchial hyperreactivity in subjects with seasonal asthma. Respiration, 1998, 65:4, 265-9. 
4. Kankaanpää, P et al. Dietary fatty acids and allergy. Annals of Medicine, 1999 Aug, 31:4, 2282-7. 
5. Kafrawy, O et al. Docosahexaenoic acid in phosphatidylcholine mediates cytotoxicity more effectively than other omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Cancer Lett, 1998 Oct, 132:1-2, 23-9. 
6. Horrocks LA, et al. Health Benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Pharmacol Research, 1999 Sept, 40:3, 211-25.

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