Increased erythrocyte eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid are associated with improved attention and behavior in children with adhd in a randomized controlled three-way crossover trial
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Article Title | Increased erythrocyte eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid are associated with improved attention and behavior in children with adhd in a randomized controlled three-way crossover trial |
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ERA Journal ID | 40320 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Milte, Catherine M. (Author), Parletta, Natalie (Author), Buckley, Jonathan D. (Author), Coates, Alison M. (Author), Young, Ross M. (Author) and Howe, Peter R. C. (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Attention Disorders |
Journal Citation | 19 (11), pp. 954-964 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2015 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1087-0547 |
1557-1246 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054713510562 |
Web Address (URL) | http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1087054713510562 |
Abstract | Objective: To investigate effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) on attention, literacy, and behavior in children with ADHD. Method: Ninety children were randomized to consume supplements high in EPA, DHA, or linoleic acid (control) for 4 months each in a crossover design. Erythrocyte fatty acids, attention, cognition, literacy, and Conners’ Parent Rating Scales (CPRS) were measured at 0, 4, 8, 12 months. Results: Fifty-three children completed the treatment. Outcome measures showed no significant differences between the three treatments. However, in children with blood samples (n = 76-46), increased erythrocyte EPA + DHA was associated with improved spelling (r =.365, p <.001) and attention (r = −.540, p <.001) and reduced oppositional behavior (r = −.301, p <.003), hyperactivity (r = −.310, p <.001), cognitive problems (r = −.326, p <.001), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV) hyperactivity (r = −.270, p =.002) and DSM-IV inattention (r = −.343, p <.001). Conclusion: Increasing erythrocyte DHA and EPA via dietary supplementation may improve behavior, attention, and literacy in children with ADHD. |
Keywords | ADD/ADHD; Behavior; Cognition; Fatty acid; Nutrition; Attention; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Child Behavior; Cognition; Dietary Fats; Dietary Supplements; Docosahexaenoic Acids; Eicosapentaenoic Acid; Erythrocytes; Fatty Acids, Omega-3 |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 321004. Nutritional science |
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Byline Affiliations | Deakin University |
University of South Australia | |
Queensland University of Technology | |
University of Newcastle | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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