|
Study Results Demonstrate Pine Bark Extract
May Aid ADHD Symptoms
October 31, 2007
Based on the figures of the
National Institute of Mental Health there are approximately 2 million
children in the United States with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). Children with ADHD usually have difficultly with paying attention,
are hyperactive in both movement and speech, and display an impulsive
behavior. As a result they usually suffer from low self-esteem, strained
relationships, and poor performance in school and work.
Note: While this article refers mostly to children
adults can suffer from ADHD also.
The usual treatment is with prescription medications that are designed to try to lower and balance the hormone adrenaline and the neurotransmitter dopamine. When adrenaline and dopamine become overly elevated the brain receives too much stimulation resulting in the symptoms of ADHD.
Study Reveals A Natural
Supplement May Assist ADHD
This study took place at the Department of Child Psychology in Slovakia’s
Children’s Hospital. It was based on previous studies and included 57
children with ADHD with the average age of nine years old.
Before the study began urine and blood samples were collected and measured.
Study Protocol
The children were then split into two groups. Forty-one were given 1
mg per kilo of body weight every morning the natural supplement Pycnogenol
1 for 1 month. The other 16 children were
given 1 mg of a placebo per kilo of body weight every morning for 1
month.
Results of the 1 Month
Study
After 1 month researchers found that the children who took the Pycnogenol
had reduced the hormone adrenaline by 26.2% and the neurotransmitter
dopamine by 10.8%.
1.
Source of Pycnogenol
The source of the Pycnogenol used in this study was from French maritime
pine bark provided by National Health Science in North America.
|
|||||||
