Zinc And Omega-3 Supplements As Adjunctive Drugs In The...

Study explained the effect of zinc and omega-3 supplements as adjunctive drugs in the treatment of ADHD. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial conducted on 150 children between the 6-15 years for the period of 8 weeks. Besides of the drug of choice for the ADHD, patients’ placebo in the control group, zinc sulphate in the second group, omega-3 in third group. Improvement was checked by the Conners parent and teacher rating scale before and after the treatment. Findings showed that significant improvement occur in the zinc group compared to the experimental and control group. Study concluded that zinc supplements significantly improved the symptoms of ADHD. (Salehi B. 2016). Study reported that relationship between the serum zinc†¦show more content†¦Iron and zinc are supplemented in patients with ADHD and enhance the effectiveness of stimulant therapy. A greater attention to the education of parents and children in a healthy dietary pattern and omitting items shown to predispose to Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder perhaps the most promising alternative treatment of Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder. J. Gordon Millichap, et al (2012) A study conducted a critical review on childhood hyperactivity and artificial food colours. In USA food and drug administration and European food safety authorization are responsible for assuring that citizens use the artificial food colourings safely and appropriately. Since 1963, nine certified colour additives have been approved for use in the United States, and three of the nine were already banned in Europe. This study recommended that the legislature should move rapidly to enhance the reliability a nd safety of our food system. Li, Feifei (2012) Study explained focused on Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and can alter central nervous system cell membrane fluidity and phospholipids composition. Cell membrane fluidity can alter serotonin and dopamine neurotransmission. Ten trials involving 699 children were included.Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation demonstrated significant effect in improving