Table 2.
Meta-analyses of intervention trials with PUFAs in ADHD.
Authors | Studies | Results |
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Chang et al. (2018) [57] | Seven RCTs assessing the effects of n-3 PUFAs in clinical symptoms n = 534 |
+ ADHD clinical symptoms scores reported by parents x ADHD severity reported by teachers |
Three RCTs assessing the effects of n-3 PUFAs in cognitive performance n = 214 |
+ Cognitive measures associated with attention (omission and commission errors) x Memory and information processing |
|
Händel et al. (2021) [74] | 31 RCTs assessing PUFA supplementation N = 1775 |
x ADHD core symptoms rated by parents or teachers x Behavioral difficulties rated by parents or teachers x Quality of life |
+ = improvements; x = no improvements.