SynthesisInternational journal of molecular sciences2017
The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Developmental Psychopathology: A Systematic Review on Early Psychosis, Autism, and ADHD.
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58 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 125 citations in OpenAlex.
- Nutraceuticals in Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Serum Vitamin D, Folate and Fatty Acid Levels in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Pooled it
- The Role of Iron and Zinc in the Treatment of ADHD among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.Nutrients · 2021Pooled it
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- Effects of Omega 3 Fatty Acids on Main Dimensions of Psychopathology.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020Pooled it
- Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: What is Their Role in Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders?International journal of molecular sciences · 2019Pooled it
- The Role of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) on Cognitive Functions in Psychiatric Disorders.Nutrients · 2019Pooled it
- The effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on social and behavioral disorders of children with autism: a randomized clinical trial.Pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism · 2021Trial
- Multiple Micronutrients and Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Study.Nutrients · 2020Trial
- Vitamin D and Omega-3 Supplementation for Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Prenatal omega-3 fatty acids supplementation mitigates some schizophrenia-like deficits in offspring: A PET and MRI study in a rat model.Translational psychiatry · 2025Article
- Plant-Derived Nutraceuticals in Mental Health and Brain Function: Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Potential.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognitive Outcomes in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Clinical prediction model for transition to psychosis in individuals meeting At Risk Mental State criteria.Schizophrenia (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- The possible effects of chili peppers on ADHD in relation to the gut microbiota.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
- From Nutritional Patterns to Behavior: High-Fat Diet Influences on Inhibitory Control, Brain Gene Expression, and Metabolomics in Rats.ACS chemical neuroscience · 2024Article
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- What Is the Link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Dyslipidemia in Adults? A German Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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10 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
In this systematic review, we will consider and debate studies that have explored the effects of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in three major, and somehow related, developmental psychiatric disorders: Autism, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity disorder and Psychosis. The impact of ω-3 PUFAs on clinical symptoms and, if possible, brain trajectory in children and adolescents suffering from these illnesses will be reviewed and discussed, considering the biological plausibility of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, together with their potential perspectives in the field. Heterogeneity in study designs will be discussed in the light of differences in results and interpretation of studies carried out so far.
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