A Comparative Study of the Effect of Omega-3 Supplements on Biological Markers of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children: A Field Study at Al-Khansa and Tariq Ibn Ziyad Schools in the City of Sorman

Abstract

A preliminary study on the effect of Omega-3 supplements on biological markers of hyperactivity and attention deficit in children was conducted in Al-Khansaa and Tariq Bin Ziyad schools in Surman, Libya, with a student age group of 6-12. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in all measured outcomes after taking Omega-3 supplements: in terms of behavioral improvement, there was a significant decrease in scores for difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and an improvement in self-regulation and social interaction. The biological evidence points to a significant increase in blood omega-3 index levels (from 4.2% to 7.9% on average). The physiological regulation is further supported by a significant decrease in morning cortisol levels (from 18.5 to 12.1 µg/dL on average), indicating improved stress response regulation.