Randomised controlled trial of the effects of kefir on behaviour, sleep and the microbiome in children with ADHD: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Current interventions for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are primarily medication, behavioural therapy and parent training. However, research suggests dietary manipulations may provide therapeutic benefit for some. There is accumulating evidence that the gut microbiome may be atypical in ADHD, and therefore, manipulating gut bacteria in such individuals may help alleviate some of the symptoms of this condition. The aim of this study is to explore the effects of supplementation with kefir (a fermented dairy drink) on ADHD symptomatology, sleep, attention and the gut microbiome in children diagnosed with ADHD.

Methods and analysis

A 6-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 70 children aged 8-13 years diagnosed wit

SUBMITTER: Lawrence K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10711914 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature