A suplementação de Ômega-3 em pacientes com Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade

• Autor(a) principal: Alves de Andrade, Naysa Gabrielly
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Oliveira, Ana Carolina, de Oliveira Baptista Savariego, Bárbara, Sampaio de Araújo , Bianca Mayara, Rodrigues de Castro, Fabrício Augusto, Oliveira de Azevedo , Guilherme, de Oliveira Coimbra, Jessica, Arruda da Silva Cabral Chaves, Manoella Lorena, Pereira de Araújo, Maria Zilda, de Steffani Basso, Orisson, Rocha Gonçalves, Rafael, de Souza Alves Maia, Sophia
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1906
• topic: Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade; Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3; Neurodesenvolvimento; Suplementação Dietética

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurobehavioral disorder, impacting both children and adults. This integrative review highlights the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, in brain health and ADHD management.   The reviewed literature emphasizes the crucial role of diet in brain development, with adequate omega-3 intake associated with improved cognitive and behavioral function. Clinical studies demonstrate that omega-3 supplementation can reduce ADHD symptoms, especially hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.   While omega-3 supplementation offers promising benefits for ADHD management, questions regarding dosage and treatment duration are still debated. While some recommendations suggest specific doses for pregnant and lactating women, there are variations in international guidelines. Additionally, the effectiveness of supplementation appears to depend on the dose and ratio of EPA and DHA administered.   Therefore, although the findings presented in this review offer valuable insights for clinical practice, further research is needed to establish clear dosage and treatment duration guidelines. This highlights the importance of an individualized approach in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, considering the potential benefits of omega-3 supplementation.