Since Janice and Mary have brought up the subject of ADHD/ADD, I
thought some of you might be interested in a brief article that
appeared in our newspaper earlier this month.

Here are some quotes from the report:

"Boys with low blood levels of essential omega-3 fatty acids have a
greater tendency toward behavior, learning and health problems --
consistent with ADHD, Purdue University researchers report."

"Researchers tested levels of omega-3 and omega-6, the other fatty
acid, in 96 boys, ages 6 - 12, including 53 with ADHD."

"Children with lower omega-6 levels had significantly more colds and
health-related problems than those with higher levels, but they did not
exhibit more behavorial problems."

"The study was published in a recent edition of Physiology and
Behavior."

As you know, human milk contains DHA (omega-3) and ARA (omega-6) and
current U.S. formulas do not. If anyone has access to a copy of the
study, I'd love to see it and/or hear your comments.

Looking forward to the ILCA Conference,
Diana Dietz, RN, BSN
Diana Designs
http://www.prairienet.org/community/health/laleche/diana.html