Of these children do not respond to prevailing therapy methods. It is reported
That dietetic factors can play a significant role in the etiology of ADHD
Syndrome, and magnesium deficiency can help in revealing hyperactivity in
Children. The aim of our work was to assess the influence of magnesium
Supplementation on hyperactivity in patients with ADHD. The examination
Comprised 50 hyperactive children, aged 7-12 years, who fulfilled DSM IV
Criteria for ADHD syndrome, with recognized deficiency of magnesium in the blood
(blood serum and red blood cells) and in hair using atomic absorption
Spectroscopy. In the period of 6 months those examined regularly took magnesium
Preparations in a dose of about 200 mg/day. 30 of those examined with ADHD
Showed coexisting disorders specific to developmental age, and 20 of them showed
Disruptive behaviour. The control group consisted of 25 children with ADHD and
Magnesium deficiency, who were treated in a standard way, without magnesium
Preparations. 15 members of this group showed coexisting disorders specific for
Developmental age, and 10 members showed disruptive behaviour. Hyperactivity was
Assessed with the aid of psychometric scales: the Conners Rating Scale for
Parents and Teachers, Wender’s Scale of Behavior and the Quotient of Development
To Freedom from Distractibility. In the group of children given 6 months of
Magnesium supplementation, independently of other mental disorders coexisting
With hyperactivity, an increase in magnesium contents in hair and a significant
Decrease of hyperactivity of those examined has been achieved, compared to their
Clinical state before supplementation and compared to the control group which