Danestress Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I am having a hard time figuring out what kind of Omega 3 supplement to buy for my family. I have ADD and we are having increasing attention deficit problems with one of my boys, though that might be a normal part of being 11. Anyway, I am reading online that for ADD, a lot of doctors recommend a 7:1 ratio of EPA to DHA, which is pretty close to what Omegabrites have. But then I read how great DHA is for the brain, and I am confused about why I shouldn't get one of the more balanced supplements. Has anyone really spend the time on this issue to form a strong conclusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 bump as I'm curious as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomLovesClassics Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Check the formulas that Nordic Naturals offers. Also check something called red krill, not sure the brand right of hand. You can also go to a website like www.LuckyVitamin.com or www.Vitacost.com they have many brands and formulas to choose from. Keep in mind you want something that will not leave a weird burp taste. I have never had that issue but my husband has. I had some salmon oil capsules, and he complained, so I opted for Nordic Naturals and he quit complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 We use Nordic Naturals as well, and all three of my children, DS10, DS6, and DS3 truly love them. I mean, if I leave them on the counter, DS3 asks for them all day, so I have to keep them inside the cupboard. Omega tastes like lemon ,and DHA taste like strawberry. Not sure about EPA and all of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 about which formula has the right balance of EPA to DHA. I read that EPA shoudl be 5 to 7 times the DHA for people with ADD, but then I read conflicting things about how awesome DHA is, and I am confused about appropriate levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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