Can fish oil and other natural supplements help kids with mood swings?

NCT ID NCT03911414

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested two natural supplement combinations—omega-3 fatty acids plus inositol versus N-acetylcysteine (NAC)—to see if they could help children and teens (ages 5-17) with emotional ups and downs. Over 6 weeks, 27 participants took one of the two treatments. The goal was to measure changes in mood symptoms using parent-reported scales.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114-2696, United States

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