There is growing evidence for a scientific theory about the relationship to diet and ADHD diagnoses. Many researchers are suggesting a link between a deficiency, or lower levels, of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly the Omega-3 fatty acids, and the onset of ADHD. A deficiency can easily be addressed by providing children with a diet containing Omega-3-rich foods.

“There are parents scrambling to find a way address the ADHD issue in this country,” explains Rafael Puga of Salmon of the Americas, a non-profit trade organization whose mission is to educate all consumers about the health benefits of adding ocean-farmed salmon to their diets. “Adding Omega-3-rich food to a child’s diet is as easy as preparing some ocean-farmed salmon for dinner.”

According to the Institute of Medicine, farmed salmon is the most desirable seafood form for obtaining the fatty acid because it is the lowest in mercury. Many people choose ocean-farmed salmon as part of a healthy diet because of its high concentrations of Omega-3 oils, low fat content, lean protein and abundance of vitamins and minerals. Many children do not consume seafood on a regular basis, but doing so would address concerns of not getting enough Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. Ocean farmed salmon is a good choice because of it is high in nutrients and essential fatty acids.

In 2003, the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons explained the problem with the vegetable oil and fat composition that is being used today in this country, and the link to ADHD. They explain that, traditionally, fats and oils contained a healthy ratio of fatty acids. However, the new fats and oil largely being used in today’s food supply is deficient in Omega-3 fatty acids.

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