Transl Psychiatry November 2019 PMID 31745072

High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels.

Jane Pei-Chen Chang, Kuan-Pin Su, Valeria Mondelli, Senthil Kumaran Satyanarayanan, Hui-Ting Yang, Yi-Ju Chiang, Hui-Ting Chen, Carmine M Pariante

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What people are saying

The conversations reflect strong agreement with the findings, as many posts describe the promising role of high-dose EPA in improving attention in ADHD patients, using words like 'significant', 'important', and 'game changer'. The tone and choice of detailed references show high interest and engagement, underlining perceived substantial impact on understanding and managing ADHD.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the positive effects reported, emphasizing the potential benefits of high-dose EPA for ADHD symptoms.

InterestHigh interest

Their tone and language convey high interest, with many posts highlighting the significance of the findings and implications for treatment.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts reference specific details from the publication, like the focus on blood EPA levels and attention improvements, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest a belief in the study's high impact, with some calling it a potential breakthrough and mentioning its influence on future ADHD treatments.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that high-dose EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) treatment improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with ADHD, especially those with low baseline levels of EPA in their blood.
  • The research showed that EPA increased blood EPA levels significantly and led to better cognitive performance, notably in focused attention, but it did not affect other factors like inflammation (hsCRP) or brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
  • Interestingly, youth with higher baseline EPA levels experienced less benefit or even negative effects from EPA treatment, such as reduced improvements in impulsivity and emotional symptoms, indicating that individual baseline levels influence treatment outcomes.

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Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/4vYHLwEGpc Baseline levels of EPA might count.

Nov 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 4,944 followers View post →
Inspire the Mind ✍
@inspirethemind_ · X

Full paper: "High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels" https://t.co/OaS86tlITx

Dec 2, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,965 followers View post →
Jane Chang
@janepcchang · X

In Translational Psychiatry: High-dose Eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels

Aug 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 173 followers View post →
小嶋 慎二@community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

【Translational Psychiatry】 High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/XGYwittDJA

Nov 20, 2019 · 1 like · 8,113 followers View post →
American Association for Community Psychiatry
@AACP123 · X

High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/EYgroZ3pBZ

Nov 25, 2019 · 1 like · 775 followers View post →
海浜ハートケアクリニック
@ntosshi · X

EPAで、#ADHD の症状が改善。 2019イギリス、ロンドン大学 https://t.co/AH2RVHBvK1

Aug 31, 2024 · 1 like · 111 followers View post →

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海浜ハートケアクリニック
@ntosshi · X

EPAで、#ADHD の症状が改善。 2019イギリス、ロンドン大学 https://t.co/AH2RVHBvK1

Aug 31, 2024 · 1 like · 111 followers View post →
Jane Chang
@janepcchang · X

In Translational Psychiatry: High-dose Eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels

Aug 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 173 followers View post →
SPI Lab
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RT @inspirethemind_: Full paper: "High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with a…

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Jane Chang
@janepcchang · X

RT @inspirethemind_: Full paper: "High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with a…

Dec 2, 2019 · 2 shares · 173 followers View post →
Inspire the Mind ✍
@inspirethemind_ · X

Full paper: "High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels" https://t.co/OaS86tlITx

Dec 2, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,965 followers View post →
Mohammad Kazmi
@mzkazmi · X

High-dose #eicosapentaenoic acid (#EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (#ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/PStBwQPfPn

Nov 30, 2019 · 236 followers View post →
Pooja
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#High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/vCpeVd7aUs #science

Nov 29, 2019 · 2,069 followers View post →
American Association for Community Psychiatry
@AACP123 · X

High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/EYgroZ3pBZ

Nov 25, 2019 · 1 like · 775 followers View post →
Fat Ass Nation
@FatAssNation · X

High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels | Translational Psychiatry #SmartNews https://t.co/2L4dqxHRZG

Nov 23, 2019 · 331 followers View post →
NootropicReddit
@NootropicReddit · X

High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels via /r/Nootropics https://t.co/t7jrgXEMIA

Nov 21, 2019 · 791 followers View post →
Thinking Autism
@TweetingAutism · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention defi…

Nov 21, 2019 · 2 shares · 14,359 followers View post →
Stacey Auger
@staceyauger1 · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention defi…

Nov 21, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,027 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/4vYHLwEGpc Baseline levels of EPA might count.

Nov 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 4,944 followers View post →
小嶋 慎二@community pharmacist
@kojima_aponet · X

【Translational Psychiatry】 High-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) improves attention and vigilance in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low endogenous EPA levels https://t.co/XGYwittDJA

Nov 20, 2019 · 1 like · 8,113 followers View post →