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    Human Effect Matrix

    The Human Effect Matrix looks at human studies (excluding animal/petri-dish studies) to tell you what what supplements affect ADHD in Children
    GradeLevel of Evidence
    ARobust research conducted with repeated double blind clinical trials
    BMultiple studies where at least two are double-blind and placebo controlled
    CSingle double blind study or multiple cohort studies
    DUncontrolled or observational studies only
    Level of Evidence
    		SupplementChange
    		Magnitude of Effect Size
    		Scientific ConsensusComments
    AFish Oil

    Minor

    Supplemental DHA above 300mg appears to be effective in reducing ADHD symptoms in children when supplemented

    CL-Carnitine

    Minor

    At least one study has noted reduction in ADHD symptoms in children

    CPhosphatidylserine

    Minor

    There appears to be reduced symptoms of both hyperactivity and attention deficit in children given PS, which may be more effective when the PS is complexed with fish oils

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