Omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of depressive disorders in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials

Abstract Background To investigate the efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA) in treating depressive disorders in children and adolescents. Method We conducted a comprehensive search in electronic databases and hand-searched articles included for relevant studies. We included randomized c...

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Main Authors: Li Zhang, Huan Liu, Li Kuang, Huaqing Meng, Xinyu Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13034-019-0296-x