According to a recent study published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (both omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) improve alertness and impulsivity in healthy adolescents may improve.
Many people believe that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism are hereditary conditions. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, the causes of both ADHD and autism are still largely unknown. While it is possible that ADHD and autism may run in families, there is no definitive proof that this is the case.