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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 16 Researches
5.7
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 13 Reviews
8.2
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
10
Total Fat
1 g
1%*
Polyunsaturated Fat
1 g
†
Fish Oil Concentrate
1 g (1,000 mg)
†
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
500 mg
†
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
250 mg
†
Top Medical Research Studies
3
DHA showed limited benefits for ADHD
We evaluated the effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on behavior and cognition in children aged 7 to 14 with ADHD. Over six months, 50 participants were randomly assigned to receive either DHA or a placebo in a controlled clinical trial.
While DHA showed some minor positive effects on psychosocial functioning and attention, it did not significantly improve primary ADHD symptoms. Importantly, no side effects were reported, suggesting that further research into DHA's potential benefits for ADHD-related difficulties is worthwhile.
While DHA showed some minor positive effects on psychosocial functioning and attention, it did not significantly improve primary ADHD symptoms. Importantly, no side effects were reported, suggesting that further research into DHA's potential benefits for ADHD-related difficulties is worthwhile.
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We conducted a randomized controlled trial to see how prenatal DHA supplementation affects children’s behavior. Pregnant women received either 800 mg of DHA or a placebo until birth. When the children turned seven, we asked their parents to complete several behavior assessments.
Surprisingly, the results showed that children in the DHA group performed worse on various behavior scales compared to those in the placebo group. This suggests that prenatal DHA may not only fail to improve behavior in children but could potentially lead to adverse effects instead.
Surprisingly, the results showed that children in the DHA group performed worse on various behavior scales compared to those in the placebo group. This suggests that prenatal DHA may not only fail to improve behavior in children but could potentially lead to adverse effects instead.
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We explored how DHA-enriched fish oil and grilled fish impacted attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in Omani children aged 9 to 10. Over 12 weeks, participants received either a fish oil supplement or grilled fish daily.
While DHA levels significantly rose, changes in cognitive function were mixed. The Trail Making Test showed notable improvement in the fish oil group, as did behavioral assessments using the Vanderbilt scales. Despite these positive highlights, the overall benefits on ADHD were limited.
The findings suggest considering DHA fortification in dietary policies for child health improvement.
While DHA levels significantly rose, changes in cognitive function were mixed. The Trail Making Test showed notable improvement in the fish oil group, as did behavioral assessments using the Vanderbilt scales. Despite these positive highlights, the overall benefits on ADHD were limited.
The findings suggest considering DHA fortification in dietary policies for child health improvement.
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Most Useful Reviews
7.5
Improved reasoning
7 people found this helpful
Great! ADHD, best of all. Natal - Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, all my products took 7 consecutive days to arrive at my house. Very good, I often forgot things, but after taking it for over 5 months, I’m now writing. My reasoning has improved significantly; I’m still on this journey, taking 2 a day, equivalent to 1000 DHA. The doctor recommended a maximum of 3, but it is costly. Congratulations.
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7.5
High DHA dosage
1 people found this helpful
Excellent product! Due to my ADHD, I require a high dose of DHA. This 500mg dose enables me to reach 1000mg with just two capsules. Though the capsules are large, they are soft and easy to swallow. The quality-price ratio is excellent.
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7.5
Supports ADHD well
1 people found this helpful
First of all, I love Now's products; this omega helps with my ADHD. We purchase this product repeatedly. If my review helped you, please give me a thumbs up. Thanks! 👍🙏☺️❤️
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 16 Researches
5.7
- All Researches
8
We explored how DHA-enriched fish oil and grilled fish impacted attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in Omani children aged 9 to 10. Over 12 weeks, participants received either a fish oil supplement or grilled fish daily.
While DHA levels significantly rose, changes in cognitive function were mixed. The Trail Making Test showed notable improvement in the fish oil group, as did behavioral assessments using the Vanderbilt scales. Despite these positive highlights, the overall benefits on ADHD were limited.
The findings suggest considering DHA fortification in dietary policies for child health improvement.
While DHA levels significantly rose, changes in cognitive function were mixed. The Trail Making Test showed notable improvement in the fish oil group, as did behavioral assessments using the Vanderbilt scales. Despite these positive highlights, the overall benefits on ADHD were limited.
The findings suggest considering DHA fortification in dietary policies for child health improvement.
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8
Omega-3s improve ADHD symptoms
We examined the effectiveness of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) for treating ADHD in children and adolescents. Our analysis included randomized controlled trials, which revealed that n-3 PUFAs significantly improve both ADHD symptoms and cognitive function.
Additionally, our findings showed that youth with ADHD generally have lower levels of these beneficial fats in their bodies. Overall, our research supports the idea that omega-3 supplementation can be a valuable treatment for ADHD.
Additionally, our findings showed that youth with ADHD generally have lower levels of these beneficial fats in their bodies. Overall, our research supports the idea that omega-3 supplementation can be a valuable treatment for ADHD.
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We explored the impact of an 8-week dietary intervention on impulsive behavior in children with ADHD.
In a study involving 60 children from Madrid, participants were divided into four groups: a control without intervention, and three groups receiving either the Mediterranean diet, omega-3 supplementation, or both.
Our findings suggest that daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce impulsiveness, as indicated by the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale. However, the overall evidence regarding the Mediterranean diet’s effectiveness remains inconclusive.
In a study involving 60 children from Madrid, participants were divided into four groups: a control without intervention, and three groups receiving either the Mediterranean diet, omega-3 supplementation, or both.
Our findings suggest that daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce impulsiveness, as indicated by the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale. However, the overall evidence regarding the Mediterranean diet’s effectiveness remains inconclusive.
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Dietary changes may reduce impulsiveness
We examined how an 8-week dietary intervention—featuring a Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acid supplements—affects impulsive behavior in children with ADHD. Our study involved 60 children from Madrid, divided into groups receiving different dietary treatments.
The findings suggest that children taking 550mg of EPA and 225mg of DHA daily showed reduced impulsiveness. However, while the Mediterranean diet also seemed to help, we couldn't reach definitive conclusions regarding its overall effectiveness in this specific group.
The findings suggest that children taking 550mg of EPA and 225mg of DHA daily showed reduced impulsiveness. However, while the Mediterranean diet also seemed to help, we couldn't reach definitive conclusions regarding its overall effectiveness in this specific group.
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We conducted a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to see how high doses of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) impacted youth with ADHD.
The results were promising, as those with low baseline EPA levels showed improvements in focused attention compared to the placebo group.
However, interestingly, youth with higher EPA levels experienced less benefit, indicating a potential negative response to EPA.
Overall, while EPA boosted cognitive function in some, it may not be the best fit for everyone.
The results were promising, as those with low baseline EPA levels showed improvements in focused attention compared to the placebo group.
However, interestingly, youth with higher EPA levels experienced less benefit, indicating a potential negative response to EPA.
Overall, while EPA boosted cognitive function in some, it may not be the best fit for everyone.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 13 Reviews
8.2
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- Negative Reviews
7.5
Improved reasoning
7 people found this helpful
Great! ADHD, best of all. Natal - Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, all my products took 7 consecutive days to arrive at my house. Very good, I often forgot things, but after taking it for over 5 months, I’m now writing. My reasoning has improved significantly; I’m still on this journey, taking 2 a day, equivalent to 1000 DHA. The doctor recommended a maximum of 3, but it is costly. Congratulations.
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7.5
High DHA dosage
1 people found this helpful
Excellent product! Due to my ADHD, I require a high dose of DHA. This 500mg dose enables me to reach 1000mg with just two capsules. Though the capsules are large, they are soft and easy to swallow. The quality-price ratio is excellent.
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7.5
Supports ADHD well
1 people found this helpful
First of all, I love Now's products; this omega helps with my ADHD. We purchase this product repeatedly. If my review helped you, please give me a thumbs up. Thanks! 👍🙏☺️❤️
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7.5
Increases dopamine supply
1 people found this helpful
Used for a teenager with ADHD. DHA nourishes brain tissue when taken alongside Phosphatidylserine 100mg. It effectively boosts dopamine levels, which are typically lacking in individuals with ADHD.
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9
Boosts brain function
Best omega-3 fat for the brain! DHA provides numerous benefits, particularly for cognitive tasks, aiding concentration in those with ADHD, helping to form synapses, and possibly reducing the risk of depression. It also supports heart health and muscle recovery. These capsules are well-dosed, and I haven't experienced any reflux from them. Highly recommend!
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Frequently Asked Questions
7.5
Improved reasoning
7 people found this helpful
Great! ADHD, best of all. Natal - Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, all my products took 7 consecutive days to arrive at my house. Very good, I often forgot things, but after taking it for over 5 months, I’m now writing. My reasoning has improved significantly; I’m still on this journey, taking 2 a day, equivalent to 1000 DHA. The doctor recommended a maximum of 3, but it is costly. Congratulations.
9
Memory improvement
I have ADHD and take this once a day. It certainly helps me function better, and my memory has improved.
7.5
Supports ADHD well
1 people found this helpful
First of all, I love Now's products; this omega helps with my ADHD. We purchase this product repeatedly. If my review helped you, please give me a thumbs up. Thanks! 👍🙏☺️❤️
7.5
Useful during stress
Okay, this is a very good omega-3 for the brain. It contains twice as much of the essential acid and is beneficial for managing mental stress and ADHD.
7.5
Calm behaviour
Excellent! An excellent fish oil supplement. I give it to a teenager with ADHD, and I believe he has become calmer.
7.5
Increases dopamine supply
1 people found this helpful
Used for a teenager with ADHD. DHA nourishes brain tissue when taken alongside Phosphatidylserine 100mg. It effectively boosts dopamine levels, which are typically lacking in individuals with ADHD.
7.5
High DHA dosage
1 people found this helpful
Excellent product! Due to my ADHD, I require a high dose of DHA. This 500mg dose enables me to reach 1000mg with just two capsules. Though the capsules are large, they are soft and easy to swallow. The quality-price ratio is excellent.
7
Cognitive support
Great! I have been using NOW DHA for many years. This product is beneficial for cognition and can aid those with ADD and ADHD. I usually take two capsules daily.
4
We investigated the impact of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on ADHD symptoms through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Our analysis included 22 studies with 1,789 participants, revealing that omega-3 PUFAs did not significantly improve ADHD symptoms overall compared to a placebo.
However, we noted a silver lining: for studies with treatment durations of at least four months, there was a significant improvement over the placebo. Still, higher doses of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) didn't seem to enhance results. This suggests that while omega-3s may not be a cure-all, long-term use could hold promise for some.
However, we noted a silver lining: for studies with treatment durations of at least four months, there was a significant improvement over the placebo. Still, higher doses of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) didn't seem to enhance results. This suggests that while omega-3s may not be a cure-all, long-term use could hold promise for some.
8
Omega-3s improve ADHD symptoms
We examined the effectiveness of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) for treating ADHD in children and adolescents. Our analysis included randomized controlled trials, which revealed that n-3 PUFAs significantly improve both ADHD symptoms and cognitive function.
Additionally, our findings showed that youth with ADHD generally have lower levels of these beneficial fats in their bodies. Overall, our research supports the idea that omega-3 supplementation can be a valuable treatment for ADHD.
Additionally, our findings showed that youth with ADHD generally have lower levels of these beneficial fats in their bodies. Overall, our research supports the idea that omega-3 supplementation can be a valuable treatment for ADHD.
We explored the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA and EPA, in combination with methylphenidate (MPH) for children with ADHD. Over a month, 40 children aged 7 to 15 received this treatment, followed by assessments of their attention scores and fatty acid profiles.
Our findings showed notable improvements in attention quality and a reduction in certain adverse fatty acids. Importantly, no severe side effects were reported, signaling that omega-3 PUFAs could be a safe addition to ADHD treatment. However, more research is needed to confirm these effects over the long term.
Our findings showed notable improvements in attention quality and a reduction in certain adverse fatty acids. Importantly, no severe side effects were reported, signaling that omega-3 PUFAs could be a safe addition to ADHD treatment. However, more research is needed to confirm these effects over the long term.
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No clinical benefit from Omega-3/6
We explored the effects of Omega-3/6 dietary supplements on children with inattentive ADHD. Conducting a rigorous trial with 160 participants, we compared the supplement against a placebo over 12 months.
Surprisingly, the results indicated no significant improvement in ADHD symptoms for the group receiving the Omega-3/6 supplement compared to the placebo group. While some minor changes in blood levels of fatty acids were noted, there was no clinically meaningful benefit observed in alleviating inattentive symptoms.
This suggests that Omega-3/6 dietary products may have a limited role in the treatment of mild inattentive ADHD in children.
Surprisingly, the results indicated no significant improvement in ADHD symptoms for the group receiving the Omega-3/6 supplement compared to the placebo group. While some minor changes in blood levels of fatty acids were noted, there was no clinically meaningful benefit observed in alleviating inattentive symptoms.
This suggests that Omega-3/6 dietary products may have a limited role in the treatment of mild inattentive ADHD in children.
We conducted a randomized controlled trial to see how prenatal DHA supplementation affects children’s behavior. Pregnant women received either 800 mg of DHA or a placebo until birth. When the children turned seven, we asked their parents to complete several behavior assessments.
Surprisingly, the results showed that children in the DHA group performed worse on various behavior scales compared to those in the placebo group. This suggests that prenatal DHA may not only fail to improve behavior in children but could potentially lead to adverse effects instead.
Surprisingly, the results showed that children in the DHA group performed worse on various behavior scales compared to those in the placebo group. This suggests that prenatal DHA may not only fail to improve behavior in children but could potentially lead to adverse effects instead.
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- Carucci S, Romaniello R, Demuru G, Curatolo P, Grelloni C, et al. Omega-3/6 supplementation for mild to moderate inattentive ADHD: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy study in Italian children. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2022;272:1453. 10.1007/s00406-022-01428-2
- San Mauro Martin I, Sanz Rojo S, González Cosano L, Conty de la Campa R, Garicano Vilar E, et al. Impulsiveness in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after an 8-week intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acids: a randomised clinical trial. Neurologia (Engl Ed). 2022;37:513. 10.1016/j.nrleng.2019.09.009
- Gould JF, Anderson PJ, Yelland LN, Gibson RA, Makrides M. The Influence of Prenatal DHA Supplementation on Individual Domains of Behavioral Functioning in School-Aged Children: Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2021;13. 10.3390/nu13092996
- San Mauro Martin I, Sanz Rojo S, González Cosano L, Conty de la Campa R, Garicano Vilar E, et al. Impulsiveness in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after an 8-week intervention with the Mediterranean diet and/or omega-3 fatty acids: A randomised clinical trial. Neurologia (Engl Ed). 2022;37:513. 10.1016/j.nrl.2019.09.007
- Chang JP, Su KP, Mondelli V, Satyanarayanan SK, Yang HT, et al. High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels. Transl Psychiatry. 2019;9:303. 10.1038/s41398-019-0633-0
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