IMPORTANCE OF NUTRIENT IN THE DIET OF ATTENTION DEFICIT-HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) IN CHILDREN

Dr. Harish Kumar Singhal

Assistant Professor

Department of Kaumarbhritya,

University College of Ayurved,

Dr. S.R. Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Email. drharish_md@yahoo.co.in

Dr. Neetu

Lecturer

Department of Ras Shastra

Punjab Ayurvedic College,

More zenda, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan.

Abstract: 

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder affected 3-5 % of school going age children chiefly affected male characterized by inattention, hyperactivity & impulsiveness. A number of etiological factors can be assumed in its aetiopathogenesis but diet play a chief role as well as precipitating factor in  ADHD’s symptoms such as iron, magnesium, iodine, choline, vitamin B complex & vitamin C deficiencies along with excess sugar intake. By fulfill these nutrient in the diet of ADHD children we can ameliorate ADHD symptoms.

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