The purpose of this study is to determine whether DHA supplement (in a daily dose of 300 mg) will improve the cognitive performance, associated metabolism and growth in normal children aged 6-12 years in primary schools.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
106
Performance on Wisconsin card sorting test (WCST) and digit span test
At baseline, 3 and 6 months cognitive tests will be administered, and the scores of Wisconsin card sorting test (WCST) and digit span test will be recorded.
Time frame: 6 months
DHA related metabolites and neurotransmitters (blood concentration of DHA related metabolites and neurotransmitters)
At baseline and 6 months, blood samples will be drawn and the concentration of DHA related metabolites and neurotransmitters will be detected using biochemical methods.
Time frame: 6 months
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