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. 2022 Oct 16;14(20):4332. doi: 10.3390/nu14204332

Table 2.

Meta-analyses of intervention trials with PUFAs in ADHD.

Authors Studies Results
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.