The Relationship Between Vitamin D and the Development and Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

This review explores the role of vitamin D in the pathophysiology and management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given the localization of Vitamin D receptors in brain regions implicated in ADHD and vitamin D's role in neurotransmitter regulation, this review synthesizes research that examines vitamin D's relationship to the development and therapeutic outcomes of ADHD.

Recent findings

A systematic literature search resulted in the selection of seven reviews meeting the inclusion criteria. These reviews summarize original studies that are focused on: 1. The association between prenatal Vitamin D levels and ADHD in offspring, with meta-analyses suggesting that higher maternal serum Vitamin D levels reduce the likelihood and severity of AD

SUBMITTER: Kitaneh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12356127 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature