| Title |
Docosahexaenoic Acid for Reading, Cognition and Behavior in Children Aged 7–9 Years: A Randomized, Controlled Trial (The DOLAB Study)
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|---|---|
| Published in |
PLOS ONE, September 2012
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| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0043909 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Alexandra J. Richardson, Jennifer R. Burton, Richard P. Sewell, Thees F. Spreckelsen, Paul Montgomery |
| Abstract |
Omega-3 fatty acids are dietary essentials, and the current low intakes in most modern developed countries are believed to contribute to a wide variety of physical and mental health problems. Evidence from clinical trials indicates that dietary supplementation with long-chain omega-3 may improve child behavior and learning, although most previous trials have involved children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Here we investigated whether such benefits might extend to the general child population. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 18 | 20% |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 8% |
| Canada | 5 | 6% |
| Netherlands | 4 | 4% |
| Australia | 3 | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 2% |
| Belgium | 2 | 2% |
| Egypt | 2 | 2% |
| France | 2 | 2% |
| Other | 8 | 9% |
| Unknown | 36 | 40% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 59 | 66% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 14 | 16% |
| Scientists | 13 | 15% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 3 | 3% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | <1% |
| Spain | 2 | <1% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | <1% |
| Malaysia | 1 | <1% |
| Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
| Brazil | 1 | <1% |
| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 353 | 97% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 60 | 17% |
| Student > Bachelor | 58 | 16% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 42 | 12% |
| Researcher | 40 | 11% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 24 | 7% |
| Other | 56 | 15% |
| Unknown | 83 | 23% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 71 | 20% |
| Psychology | 50 | 14% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 32 | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 27 | 7% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 21 | 6% |
| Other | 70 | 19% |
| Unknown | 92 | 25% |