Fatty acids have been linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but the biological basis of this association remains unclear. This study examined dietary and plasma fatty acid profiles and fatty acid desaturase-2 (FADS2) in children with ADHD. This cross-sectional study included 85 children with ADHD and 85 controls aged 6-12 years. ADHD symptoms were assessed using the Conners’ Parent Rating Scale-Revised: Short Form (CPRS-R: S). Dietary fatty acid intake was estimated from…
