Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents

• Published in: Cochrane database of systematic reviews no. 7; p. CD007986
• Main Authors: Gillies, Donna, Sinn, John Kh, Lad, Sagar S, Leach, Matthew J, Ross, Melissa J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 11.07.2012
• Subjects: Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy; Child; Dietary Supplements; Fatty Acids, Omega-3 - administration & dosage; Fatty Acids, Omega-6 - administration & dosage; Fatty Acids, Unsaturated - administration & dosage; Humans; Male

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major problem in children and adolescents, characterised by age-inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, and is associated with long-term social, academic and mental health problems. The stimulant medications methylpheni...