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Does 1000 mg of fish oil really help adhd when given with prescription meds?
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??: I'm not aware of any added benefit of adding fish oil to prescription adhd medication.
Answered 11/13/2012
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Ther was one large : Study that showed that giving both omega 3 & omega 6 helps children with adhd who are being treated with stimulants.
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