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  • The study aimed to investigate the impact of omega-3 supplementation (EPA and DHA) on behavior and cognitive abilities in children aged 6-12 with ADHD.
  • During a 16-week double-blind trial involving 95 children, various cognitive functions and behaviors were assessed using standardized methods.
  • Results showed that the omega-3 supplementation improved working memory but did not significantly affect other cognitive measures or behavioral ratings, with improvements linked to higher EPA and DHA levels and lower arachidonic acid levels.

Article Abstract

Objective: To determine whether supplementation with the long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) affects behavioral symptoms and cognitive impairments in children 6-12 years of age diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Study Design: The randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled 16 weeks trial was conducted with 95 children diagnosed with ADHD according to DSM-IV criteria. Behavior was assessed by parents, teachers and investigators using standardized rating scales and questionnaires. Further outcome variables were working memory, speed of information processing and various measures of attention. For a subgroup of 81 participants, erythrocyte membrane fatty acid composition was analyzed before and after the intervention.

Results: Supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid mix increased EPA and DHA concentrations in erythrocyte membranes and improved working memory function, but had no effect on other cognitive measures and parent- and teacher-rated behavior in the study population. Improved working memory correlated significantly with increased EPA, DHA and decreased AA (arachidonic acid).

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