Dietary Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Related to Impulse Control and Anterior Cingulate Function in Adolescents

Dietary Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Related to Impulse Control and Anterior Cingulate Function in Adolescents

Impulse control, an emergent function modulated by the prefrontal cortex (PFC), helps to dampen risky behaviors during adolescence. Influences on PFC maturation during this period may contribute to variations in impulse control. Availability of omega-3 fatty acids, an essential dietary nutrient inte...

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Main Authors: Valerie L. Darcey, Goldie A. McQuaid, Diana H. Fishbein, John W. VanMeter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
impulse control
response inhibition
dorsal anterior cingulate gyrus
omega-3 fatty acids
DHA
EPA
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnins.2018.01012/full

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