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ERIC Number: EJ907846
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jul
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
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Effect of Micronutrients on Behavior and Mood in Adults with ADHD: Evidence from an 8-Week Open Label Trial with Natural Extension
Rucklidge, Julia; Taylor, Mairin; Whitehead, Kathryn
Journal of Attention Disorders, v15 n1 p79-91 Jul 2011
Objective: To investigate the effect of a 36-ingredient micronutrient formula consisting mainly of minerals and vitamins in the treatment of adults with both ADHD and severe mood dysregulation (SMD). Method: 14 medication-free adults (9 men, 5 women; 18-55 years) with ADHD and SMD completed an 8-week open-label trial. Results: A minority reported transitory mild side effects. Significant improvements were noted across informants (self, observer, clinician) on measures of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, mood, quality of life, anxiety, and stress all with medium to very large effect sizes (all ps less than 0.01); however, the mean of inattention remained in a clinical range whereas the means on measures of mood and hyperactivity/impulsivity were normalized. Follow-up data showed maintenance of changes or further improvement for those who stayed on the micronutrients. Conclusions: Although this study, as an open trial, does not in itself prove efficacy, it provides preliminary evidence supporting the need for a randomized clinical trial of micronutrients as treatment for the more complex presentations of ADHD. (Contains 1 note, 2 tables, and 2 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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