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A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effects of supplementation with highly unsaturated fatty acids on ADHD-related symptoms in children with specific learning difficulties. – Cost Effective Supplements

A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effects of supplementation with highly unsaturated fatty acids on ADHD-related symptoms in children with specific learning difficulties.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11817499


Conclusion of this study

Group differences in change scores all favored HUFA, reaching conventional significance levels for 3 out of 14 scales. (5) HUFA supplementation appears to reduce ADHD-related symptoms in children with specific learning difficulties. Given the safety and tolerability of this simple treatment, results from this pilot study strongly support the case for further investigations.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Fish Oil

Health conditions analyzed in this study

ADHD


Slightly Positive
Fish Oil


Functions related to this study

Mental health


Slightly Positive
Fish Oil


Body systems related to this study


Nervous System
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