Serum Anti-oksidan Vitamin Levels in Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Year 2019, Vol 26, Issue 3
Abstract
Objectives: The etiological causes of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not fully understood yet. Recent studies have reported that the anti-oxidant activity is reduced and the oxidative stress is increased in ADHD. The aim of this study is to compare serum antioxidant vitamin levels, which are important components of anti-oxidant defense system, between the children and adolescents with ADHD and healthy controls. Materials and Methods: Serum levels of vitamin A, C and E were compared between 39 children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD and 25 healthy controls with similar age and gender by using clinical evaluation and rating scales. Results: There were no significant differences in serum vitamin A,C and E levels between ADHD and control groups. Conclusion: This study concludes no significant effect of serum A, C and E vitamin levels on ADHD. There is still need for future studies on larger samples.
Authors and Affiliations
Müslüm Kul, Mahmut Zabit Kara, Saniye Önol, Fatih Ünal
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