
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
Moderate evidencePossible benefits
- Studied for attention and hyperactivity
- DHA is a structural fat in the brain
- Benefits for attention in trials are small and inconsistent
Possible risks
- Fishy burps
- Mild GI upset
- Blood-thinning at high doses
- Age range
- Children's dose varies by age and product — ask a professional
- Suggested timing
- With a fat-containing meal
- Possible medication interactions
- Anticoagulants (warfarin, aspirin)














