Can a lack of essential fatty acids lead to ADHD?
Essential fatty acid deficiency has been linked to poor brain function and mental health problems. Studies show that children who have deficiencies in omega-3 fatty acids have more behavioral, learning, and health problems than do normal children. The symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency are all also common in ADHD children, leading many to believe that ADHD is caused by this deficiency. However, no studies have confirmed this hypothesis. It is possible that those with behavior and attention problems are misdiagnosed with ADHD when they actually have a simple nutrient deficiency.
