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Marzieh Moghadas1, Musthafa Mohamed Essa2, Taher Ba-Omar1
1Department of Biology, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Oxidative stress may contribute to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) development. This review explores how antioxidants might help manage ADHD symptoms, offering a potential natural treatment approach.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biochemistry
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.
- ADHD shares overlapping symptoms with autism spectrum disorder.
- The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, but oxidative stress is implicated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of antioxidants in mitigating ADHD symptoms.
- To highlight potential natural product-based therapies for ADHD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on ADHD pathogenesis and oxidative stress.
- Analysis of studies investigating antioxidant efficacy in ADHD.
Main Results:
- Oxidative stress can cause cellular damage linked to ADHD development.
- Antioxidants show promise in managing ADHD symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Antioxidants represent a potential therapeutic avenue for ADHD.
- Further research into natural products for ADHD treatment is warranted.
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