1Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, L.S.M. Govt. Post Graduate College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, L.S.M. Govt. Post Graduate College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
*Corresponding author: Anju T Bisht, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, L.S.M. Govt. P.G. College, Pithoragarh-262501, Uttarakhand, India. Email: dr.anjuthathola@rediffmail.com, Phone: +91 9412163610
Online published on 6 November, 2014.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a heterogeneous disorder with a complex etiology and manifestation, which is, originally expressed in the brain. Neurotransmitters play a pivotal role in the efficient working of brain cells. They can be synthesized and maintained by balanced nutrition. The aim of the present paper is to review the literature related to the contentious role of nutrients in ADHD. Evidences were reviewed to outline the role of two nutrients- vitamins, and minerals in ADHD. It was concluded that there is a more need of standardized long term clinical trials for drawing a concrete association of these nutrients with ADHD. Also, probably an integrated nutrient approach would be better protocol for combating ADHD than supplementation of single nutrient.
ADHD, Minerals, Neurotransmitters, Vitamins
