Rodriguez, CelestinoGarcia, TrinidadAreces, DéboraFernandez, EstrellaGarcia-Noriega, MarcelinoDomingo i Pedrol, Joan Carles2020-06-082020-06-082019-04-141176-6328https://hdl.handle.net/2445/164851Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder in terms of etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment outcome. Pharmacological and psychological interventions are recommended as primary treatments in ADHD; however, other nonpharmacological intervention such as a dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) has emerged as an attractive option. Purpose: The objective of the present study was to assess whether dietary supplementation with highly concentrated ω-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) triglyceride may improve symptoms in ADHD. Method: A 6-month prospective double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial was designed in 66 patients with ADHD, aged between 6 and 18 years. Participants in the experimental group received a combination of ω-3 fatty acids (DHA 1,000 mg, eicosapentaenoic acid 90 mg, and docosapentaenoic acid 150 mg). Instruments included d2-test, AULA Nesplora, EDAH scales, and abbreviated Conner's Rating Scale. Results: In the cognitive test, between-group differences were not found, but within-group differences were of a greater magnitude in the DHA group. Between-group differences in favor of the DHA arm were observed in behavioral measures, which were already detected after 3 months of treatment. Results were not changed when adjusted by ADHD medication. Conclusions: This study provides further evidence of the beneficial effect of supplementation with ω-3 DHA in the management of ADHD.17 p.application/pdfengcc-by-nc (c) Rodriguez, Celestino et al., 2019http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/esTrastorns per dèficit d'atenció amb hiperactivitat en els adultsSuplements nutritiusAttention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in adultsDietary supplementsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/article6984842020-06-08info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess31190827