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Frontiers Media, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, (8), 2014

DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2014.00780

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The effect of alpha-linolenic acid supplementation on ADHD symptoms in children: a randomized controlled double-blind study

Journal article published in 2014 by Gal Dubnov-Raz ORCID, Zaher Khoury, Ilana Wright, Raanan Raz, Itai Berger
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Abstract

Background: Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neuro-developmental disorder in childhood. Its pharmacologic treatment mostly includes methylphenidate, yet many parents seek alternative, “natural,” therapeutic options, commonly omega-3 fatty acids. Previous studies of supplementation with fish oil or long-chain omega-3 fatty acids to children with ADHD yielded mixed results. The use of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a medium-chained, plant-based omega-3 fatty acid (18:3 n-3), has not been sufficiently examined in this population.