Magnesium deficiency is found more frequently in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than in healthy children. In one study of ADHD children, magnesium deficiency was found in 95 percent of those examined (1). Does this warrant magnesium supplementation for hyperactive children? The answer is yes. Supplementation with magnesium appears to be especially helpful for alleviating hyperactivity in children …

OMEGA-3s LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE IN YOUNG ADULTS A study has found that healthy young people may be able to help prevent the onset of high blood pressure by eating diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids. (Omega-3s are essential fats, mostly found in fish and some types of plant oils.) Researchers studied 2,036 young, healthy adults by measuring the amount of …