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A member asked:

Does 1000 mg of fish oil really help adhd when given with prescription meds?

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Dr. SG Erman answered

??: I'm not aware of any added benefit of adding fish oil to prescription adhd medication.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 11/13/2012

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Ther was one large : Study that showed that giving both omega 3 & omega 6 helps children with adhd who are being treated with stimulants.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/5/2014

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