04.01.13
Nutritional deficiencies have been shown to influence neuronal function and produce defects in neuronal plasticity, as well as impact behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a result, an investigation was undertaken to determine the reference values of specific biochemical markers that have been associated with behavior typical of ADHD in a group of patients before and after metabolic correction.
The study, published in the Journal of Functional Foods in Health and Disease, was based on data extracted from the Wichita-based Riordan Clinic’s patient history database covering a period of more than 10 years. Researchers performed laboratory tests in 116 patients 2.7-25 years old with a diagnosis of ADHD, and compared the distributions of fatty acids, essential metals and the levels of metabolic stress factors with established reference ranges before and after interventions. Treatment of ADHD patients was performed according to principles of integrative management of this condition, and patients were treated by essential fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, probiotics and vitamins.
Putting all data together, it was demonstrated that after consumption of a combination of fatty acids as well as magnesium and zinc, amino acids, vitamins and probiotics, most subjects had a considerable reduction in markers of metabolic stress and reported less emotional problems. Further studies need to be conducted with integrative metabolic correction therapy to determine value in the management of ADHD.
The study, published in the Journal of Functional Foods in Health and Disease, was based on data extracted from the Wichita-based Riordan Clinic’s patient history database covering a period of more than 10 years. Researchers performed laboratory tests in 116 patients 2.7-25 years old with a diagnosis of ADHD, and compared the distributions of fatty acids, essential metals and the levels of metabolic stress factors with established reference ranges before and after interventions. Treatment of ADHD patients was performed according to principles of integrative management of this condition, and patients were treated by essential fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, probiotics and vitamins.
Putting all data together, it was demonstrated that after consumption of a combination of fatty acids as well as magnesium and zinc, amino acids, vitamins and probiotics, most subjects had a considerable reduction in markers of metabolic stress and reported less emotional problems. Further studies need to be conducted with integrative metabolic correction therapy to determine value in the management of ADHD.
