Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplements and Autism
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Studies and Trials
This section provides details of scientific studies into the effectiveness of omega-3 for autistic people which have been published in English-language, peer-reviewed journals.
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Related Studies and Trials
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Amminger G.
et al.
(2007)
Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in children with autism: a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study.
Biological Psychiatry.
61(4),
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Bent S.
et al.
(2011)
A pilot randomized controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids for autism spectrum disorder.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
41(5),
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Bent S.
et al.
(2014)
Internet-based, randomized, controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids for hyperactivity in autism.
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
53(6),
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Boone K. M.
et al.
(2017)
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acid supplementation and sensory processing in toddlers with ASD symptomology born preterm: A randomized controlled trial.
Early Human Development.
115
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Johnson M.
et al.
(2009)
Omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial in children and adolescents.
Journal of Attention Disorders.
12(5),
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Johnson C. R.
et al.
(2010)
Polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in young children with autism.
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities.
22(1),
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Keim S. A.
et al.
(2018)
ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acid supplementation may reduce autism symptoms based on parent report in preterm toddlers.
Journal of Nutrition.
148(2),
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Mankad D.
et al.
(2015)
A randomized, placebo controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of young children with autism.
Molecular Autism.
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Meguid N. A.
et al.
(2008)
Role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the management of Egyptian children with autism.
Clinical Biochemistry.
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Meiri G., Bichovsky Y., Belmaker R. (2009)
Omega 3 fatty acid treatment in autism.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.
19(4),
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Ooi Y. P.
et al.
(2015)
Omega-3 fatty acids in the management of autism spectrum disorders: findings from an open-label pilot study in Singapore.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
69(8),
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Parellada M.
et al.
(2017)
Randomized trial of omega-3 for autism spectrum disorders: Effect on cell membrane composition and behavior.
European Neuropsychopharmacology.
27(12),
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Politi P.
et al.
(2008)
Behavioral effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in young adults with severe autism: An open label study.
Archives of Medical Research.
39(7),
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Sheppard K.
et al.
Effect of omega-3 and -6 supplementation on language in preterm toddlers exhibiting autism spectrum disorder symptoms.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
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Voigt R. G.
et al.
(2014)
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in children with autism.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
58(6),
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Yui K.
et al.
(2012)
Effects of large doses of arachidonic acid added to docosahexaenoic acid on social impairment in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
32(2),
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- 17 Jun 2022
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- 01 Dec 2018
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