[Deficiency of certain trace elements in children with hyperactivity]

Psychiatr Pol. 1994 May-Jun;28(3):345-53.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The magnesium, zinc, copper, iron and calcium level of plasma, erythrocytes, urine and hair in 50 children aged from 4 to 13 years with hyperactivity, were examined by AAS. The average concentration of all trace elements was lower compared with the control group--healthy children from Szczecin. The highest deficit was noted in hair. Our results show that it is necessary to supplement trace elements in children with hyperactivity.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / blood*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / urine*
  • Child
  • Child Welfare*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hair / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Trace Elements / blood
  • Trace Elements / deficiency*
  • Trace Elements / urine

Substances

  • Trace Elements