Magnesium supplementation in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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• 作者：Farida El Baza ^{faridabaz@hotmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Heba Ahmed AlShahawi ^{hebaelshahawi@yahoo.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Sally Zahra ; ^{sallyzahra@yahoo.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Rana Ahmed AbdelHakim ^{ranahak@hotmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 关键词：ADHD ; Magnesium ; Supplementation ; Treatment
• 刊名：Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：January 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：17
• 期：1
• 页码：63-70
• 全文大小：557 K

文摘

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with associated mineral deficiency.

Aim

To assess magnesium level in ADHD children and compare it to the normal levels in children. Then, to detect the effect of magnesium supplementation as an add on therapy, on magnesium deficient patients.

Methods

The study was conducted on 25 patients with ADHD and 25 controls. All subjects had magnesium estimation in serum and hair. ADHD children were further assessed by Wechsler intelligence scale for children, Conners’ parent rating scale, and Wisconsin card sorting test. Then magnesium deficient patients were assigned into 2 groups, those who received magnesium, and those who did not. The difference between the studied groups was assessed by Conners’ parents rating scale and Wisconsin card sorting test.

Results

Magnesium deficiency was found in 18 (72%) of ADHD children. The magnesium supplemented group improved as regards cognitive functions as measured by the Wisconsin card sorting test and Conners’ rating scale. The patients reported minor side effects from magnesium supplementation.

Conclusion

Magnesium supplementation in ADHD, proves its value and safety.