Omega 3 research

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Just thought I'd repost in case there are some more people interested

in participating in this research. Thank you to all who have

expressed an interest already!

in MA

Hi Everyone!

It's me, in MA. Although I've been a member of this group since

2002, it's been a while since I last posted, but you may remember

that my son, who is now 14, has been sub-clinical in his OCD for over

5 years now due to nutritional and supplemental

interventions,including the omega-3 fatty acids. As a result of my

son's success and my need to understand the mechanisms of his

success, four years ago I enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Holistic

Nutrition through Clayton College of Natural Health. I have completed

most of the course work and am now in the process of recruiting

interested parties for my dissertation research exploring omega-3

fatty acids (specifically EPA) and B vitamins in children with OCD.

Participation criteria includes the following:

*children between the ages of 7 and 14 years old

*primary diagnosis of OCD

*not currently, or within the past three months, on an SSRI or other

medication for OCD

*not currently or within the past three months taking complementary

or alternative substances for OCD, such as inositol, omega-3 fatty

acids, fish oil, 5-HTP, valerian root, b vitamins, etc.

*willingness to remain medication free for the duration of the study

(1-2 months)

*willingness to not start, change or discontinue current form of

therapy

*ability to swallow capsules

Exclusions:

*known allergies to fish or shellfish

*Individuals on blood thinning medication

If you think your child may be interested in participating, or if

you'd like more information, please contact me at

n3ocdresearch@.... Thank you all for your interest in this

study! With your assistance we may be able to determine the role

nutritional interventions may play in decreasing OCD.

Sincerely,

M. Bordeleau ( in MA)

n3ocdresearch@...