Association between dietary n-6/n-3 ratio and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among American children and adolescents: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Higher ratios of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids in diets correlated with a greater likelihood of ADHD in American kids and teens. These findings suggest that dietary modification to restore a healthier fatty acid balance reduces ADHD risk. Further research, particularly long-term cohort studies and randomized controlled trials, remains warranted to establish causality and to determine whether reducing the n-6 to n-3 ratio provides protective effects.