ReviewClinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology2020
Nutritional Neuroscience as Mainstream of Psychiatry: The Evidence- Based Treatment Guidelines for Using Omega-3 Fatty Acids as a New Treatment for Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
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- Baseline omega-3 nutritional status and supplementation response in pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and biomarker-stratified meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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- Association Between Peripheral Blood Levels of Vitamin A and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: A Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Pooled it
- ω-3 Fatty Acids in Pediatric Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2026Trial
- Low linoleic acid foods with added DHA given to Malawian children with severe acute malnutrition improve cognition: a randomized, triple-blinded, controlled clinical trial.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022Trial
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- A comparative study of the impact of maternal immune activation and valproic acid on autism-like behavior in rats.Translational neuroscience · 2026Article
- Nutrigenomics for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Multidisciplinary Framework for Personalized Nutrition in Special Education.Clinical nutrition research · 2025Article
- Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation in Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Cureus · 2025Review
- Global variations in omega-3 fatty acid status and omega-6:omega-3 ratios: insights from > 500,000 whole-blood dried blood spot samples.Lipids in health and disease · 2025Article
- Versatility of Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model Organism for Evaluating Foodborne Neurotoxins and Food Bioactive Compounds in Nutritional Neuroscience.Molecular neurobiology · 2025Review
- Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognitive Outcomes in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Prophylactic effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids monotherapy in preventing recurrent major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial.BioMedicine · 2025Article
- Impact of household food insecurity and nutrition on depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents living in rural Pakistan.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2025Article
- The role of fatty acids in the emotional well-being of young adults: associations between fatty acid levels and symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disturbances.Postepy psychiatrii neurologii · 2024Article
- Relationships between Gut Microbiota and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Development and Treatment.Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2024Review
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- Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Depression.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Omega-3 alleviates behavioral and molecular changes in a mouse model of stress-induced juvenile depression.Neurobiology of stress · 2024Article
- Nutritional Quality Implications: Exploring the Impact of a Fatty Acid-Rich Diet on Central Nervous System Development.Nutrients · 2024Review
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Abstract
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (or omega-3 PUFAs, n-3 PUFAs) are essential nutrients throughout the life span. Recent studies have shown the importance of n-3 PUFAs supplementation during prenatal and perinatal period as a potential protective factor of neurodevelopmental disorders. N-3 PUFAs have been reported to be lower in youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). N-3 PUFAs supplementation has shown potential effects in the improvement of clinical symptoms in youth with ADHD, ASD, and MDD, especially those with high inflammation or a low baseline n-3 index. Moreover, it has been suggested that n-3 PUFAs had positive effects on lethargy and hyperactivity symptoms in ASD. For clinical application, the following dosage and duration are recommended in youth according to available randomized controlled trials and systemic literature review: (1) ADHD: a combination of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ≥ 750 mg/d, and a higher dose of EPA (1,200 mg/d) for those with inflammation or allergic diseases for duration of 16-24 weeks; (2) MDD: a combination of a EPA + DHA of 1,000-2,000 mg/d, with EPA:DHA ratio of 2 to 1, for 12-16 weeks; (3) ASD: a combination of EPA + DHA of 1,300-1,500 mg/d for 16-24 weeks as add-on therapy to target lethargy and hyperactivity symptoms. The current review also suggested that n-3 index and inflammation may be potential treatment response markers for youth, especially in ADHD and MDD, receiving n-3 PUFA.
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