Omega-3 Supplements for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder
Good morning, my 7-and-a-half-year-old son has a moderate attention deficit issue, though he does not show clear signs of hyperactivity. I’m interested in trying the “Omegor” products. Which supplement would be most suitable? Given his age, what dosage should be used? My child is not used to swallowing softgels or capsules—can the liquid inside be mixed with food and/or drinks like milk, fruit juice, or honey to avoid an unpleasant fishy aftertaste? Thank you very much for the information, Claudia
Dear Claudia,
The recommended product for your son is Omegor Twinefa.
Its formulation matches the one used in the Durham-Oxford clinical study, which demonstrated the effectiveness of Omega-3 EPA, DHA, and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in treating attention deficit symptoms. This study involved a group of children aged 5 to 12 with attention deficit disorder who took a supplement very similar in composition to Twinefa for 2 months.
The results showed a significant improvement in behavior, reading, and spelling skills in the test group. Omegor Twinefa is available in 1000 mg softgels containing the following ingredients:
- 200 mg of DHA
- 400 mg of EPA
- 10 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) from borage oil
The fish oil used is deodorized and orange-flavored. We recommend giving your child 1 to 3 capsules per day, shortly before main meals. To make administration easier, the capsules can be pierced and the contents mixed with cold or lukewarm foods or drinks he enjoys. The most recommended options—because they help the oil disperse well—are puddings, flavored yogurts, soft cheeses, and fermented milk.
Thank you for your trust, and please feel free to write us again anytime you need assistance.
Best regards,
Dr. Francesca Marini, PhD, Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
