TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Nutrient Deficits in Adverse Neurodevelopment and Childhood Behaviors
JO  - Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America
A1  - Gow, Rachel V.
A1  - Hibbeln, Joseph R.
SP  - 555
EP  - 590
VL  - 23
IS  - 3
N2  - Nutritional insufficiencies of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) may have adverse effects on brain development and neurodevelopmental outcomes. A recent meta-analysis reported a small to modest effect size for the efficacy of omega-3 in youth. Several controlled trials of omega-3 HUFAs combined with micronutrients show sizable reductions in aggressive, antisocial, and violent behavior in youth and young adult prisoners. Studies of HUFAs in youth, however, remain lacking. As the evidence base for omega-3 HUFAs as potential psychiatric treatment develops, dietary adjustments to increase omega-3 and reduce omega-6 HUFA consumption are sensible recommendations based on general health considerations.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1056-4993
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2014.02.002
ID  - ref1
ER  -