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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation – a Potential Treatment for Autism?
| Content Provider | eScholarship Repository: University of California |
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| Author | Bui, Diem |
| Abstract | Autism is a complex disorder with both genetic and environmental components. It is characterized by three distinctive behaviors: inappropriate or inadequate social interactions, impaired language and communication, and repetitive patterns of restricted activities and interests. The causes and cures of autism still remain a mystery at the present time. In recent years, increasing evidence has emerged indicating a possible association between omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies and the development of autism. Several clinical studies looked into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as a potential treatment for autism. Their results indicated a beneficial role of omega-3 supplementation in reducing the autistic behaviors in children but not in adults. However, these findings were not yet strong enough to support a definitive recommendation regarding this practice. Therefore, more clinical studies are needed to further investigate the role of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as a treatment for autism. |
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| ISSN | 15484327 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4c7960ht |
| Journal | Nutrition Bytes |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 13 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2009-05-13 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | ASD DHA EPA Autism Autistic Spectrum Disorder Docosahexaenoic Acid Eicosapentaenoic Acid Fatty Acid Supplementation omega-3 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
