Experience with the use of omega‑3 PUFAs for nutritional intervention in children with mental retardation
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2025-36-25-29
Abstract
The conducted study evaluated the effectiveness of a dietary supplement containing Omega-3 PUFAs for the correction of mental development delays in children. Patients with MDD were found to have significant impairments in neuropsychological status, increased anxiety levels, and destabilization of cell membrane lipid metabolism. A 12-week course of the dietary supplement led to a significant improvement in verbal and non-verbal intelligence scores, reduced anxiety, and positive dynamics in the blood lipid spectrum. The results demonstrate that nutritional support with Omega-3 is an effective addition to the comprehensive rehabilitation of children with MDD. Thus, the use of the «Baby Evalar Omega-3 DHA chewable capsules» supplement is justified for improving cognitive functions and psychoemotional state.
About the Authors
S. V. Orlova
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University); Scientific and Practical Center for Pediatric Psychoneurology of the Moscow Dept of Health
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Orlova Svetlana V., Dr Med Sci (habil.), professor, head of Dept of Dietetics and Clinical Nutritiology
Moscow
A. A. Andreev
City Hospital named after N. A. Semashko
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andreev Alexander A., PhD, pediatrician
Yaroslavl
E. A. Nikitina
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University); Scientific and Practical Center for Pediatric Psychoneurology of the Moscow Dept of Health; National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikitina Elena A., PhD Med, associate professor at Dept of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, research fellow, expert of Methodological Accreditation and Simulation Center
Moscow
S. V. Goryainov
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Goryainov Sergey.V., head of Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry and HighResolution NMR Spectroscopy of the Centre for Collective Use (REC)
Moscow
E. V. Prokopenko
“INVITRO” Limited Liability Company
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Prokopenko Elena V., endocrinologist, dietitian, Project Manager of Medical Department
Moscow
Zh. Yu. Gorelova
National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gorelova Zhanetta Yu., Dr Med Sci (habil.), professor, chief researcher
Moscow
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Orlova S.V., Andreev A.A., Nikitina E.A., Goryainov S.V., Prokopenko E.V., Gorelova Zh.Yu. Experience with the use of omega‑3 PUFAs for nutritional intervention in children with mental retardation. Medical alphabet. 2025;(36):25-29. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2025-36-25-29
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