Journal article
Acceptability and tolerability of omega-3 fatty acids as adjunctive treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders
Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the acceptability and tolerability of omega-3 fatty acids as an adjunctive treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders (EDs). Children and adolescents with EDs received omega-3 supplements (300 mg eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and 200 mg docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]/day) in addition to standard treatment for 8 weeks. Primary outcomes were dropout rate, compliance, and side effects. …
Authors
Woo J; Couturier J; Pindiprolu B; Picard L; Maertens C; Leclerc A; Findlay S; Johnson N; Grant C; Kimber M
Journal
Eating Disorders, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 114–121
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
March 15, 2017
DOI
10.1080/10640266.2016.1260379
ISSN
1064-0266