Publications by authors named "Yuko Funamoto"
J Neural Transm (Vienna)
September 2018
Article Synopsis
- - Several studies have shown that patients with ADHD tend to have lower levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in their plasma, but it's unclear if this finding applies to Japanese patients due to high fish consumption in Japan.
- - A study conducted with 24 ADHD patients under 20 years old at Nagasaki University Hospital found their plasma levels of key fatty acids (DHA, EPA, and AA) to be significantly lower than healthy reference levels, suggesting a similar PUFA imbalance as seen in ADHD patients from other countries.
- - The results imply that addressing this PUFA imbalance could be beneficial for Japanese ADHD patients, indicating potential for replacement therapy similar to approaches in other nations.
