Do Omega-36 Fatty Acids Have a Therapeutic Role in Children and Young People with ADHD?
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a debilitating behavioural disorder affecting daily ability to function, learn, and interact with peers.
This publication assesses the role of omega-3/6 fatty acids in the treatment and management of ADHD.
Methods.
A systematic review of 16 randomised controlled trials was undertaken.
Trials included a total of 1,514 children and young people with ADHD who were allocated to take an omega-3/6 intervention, or a placebo.
Results.
Of the studies identified, 13 reported favourable benefits on ADHD symptoms including improvements in hyperactivity, impulsivity, attention, visual learning, word reading, and working/short-term memory.
Four studies used supplements containing a 9 : 3 : 1 ratio of eicosapentaenoic acid : docosahexaenoic acid : gamma linolenic acid which appeared effective at improving erythrocyte levels.
Supplementation with this ratio of fatty acids also showed promise as an adjunctive therapy to traditional medications, lowering the dose and improving the compliance with medications such as methylphenidate.
Conclusion.
ADHD is a frequent and debilitating childhood condition.
Given disparaging feelings towards psychostimulant medications, omega-3/6 fatty acids offer great promise as a suitable adjunctive therapy for ADHD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Derbyshire, E.. 2017. Do Omega-36 Fatty Acids Have a Therapeutic Role in Children and Young People with ADHD?. Journal of Lipids،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1182310
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Derbyshire, E.. Do Omega-36 Fatty Acids Have a Therapeutic Role in Children and Young People with ADHD?. Journal of Lipids No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1182310
American Medical Association (AMA)
Derbyshire, E.. Do Omega-36 Fatty Acids Have a Therapeutic Role in Children and Young People with ADHD?. Journal of Lipids. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1182310
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1182310