If you’re having trouble focusing, swap those prescription pills for some fish.
According to a new research study published in Nutrition Journal fish oil may help with mental sharpness.
Scientists studied nine patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who took a daily dose of fish oil for one month. Psychiatrists concluded that patients ability to concentrate improved substantially.
Jean Helmet, an expert in fish oil and omega-3 products, says ADHD may be linked with deficiency of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). This omega-3 essential fatty acid is primarily found in fish oil.
According to the Indian Journal of Pediatrics DHA is the most abundant essential fatty acid in the brain and retina. It comprises 40 percent of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the brain.
DHA boosts communication among brain cells and helps regulate neurotransmitters responsible for mental sharpness.
Dr. Barry Sears, one of the lead study authors, suggest taking 2.5 grams (g) a day.
Thanks. I’ll try the fish!