Content of magnesium, copper, zinc, calcium, iron has been determined
Respectively in blood (serum and red cells) and in hair by atomic absorption
Spectroscopy method in both groups accordingly. At the same time, the
Hyperactivity tests were carried out using Conner’s Rating Scales for Parents
And Teachers, Wender’s Scale as well as Quotient of Development to Freedom from
Distractibility. During the statistical analysis the inparametric tests have
Been used taking as a significance level p < 0.05. On the ground of obtained
Findings I have not stated any significant differences in bioelements content
Among hyperactive children in relation to other coexisting disorders, except for
Zinc. The zinc content in hair was higher among children with ADHD and
Disruptive behaviour disorder. The assessment of hyperactivity indicated the
Remarkably higher coefficient among children with coexisting behaviour disorders
As compared to hyperactive children among whom, additionally, disorders typical
For developmental age have occurred. The analysis of influence exerted by
Magnesium supplementation on hyperactivity has been carried out in the group of
Total 75 children with ADHD jointly with magnesium deficiency. The group of 50
Children actually tested, apart from standard treatment have received the
Specified doses of magnesium preparations for 6 months on regular basis. The
Group of 25 children was left with standard treatment without additional
Magnesium. In both above-mentioned groups the content of bioelements and
Respectively ADHD level have been determined just before and after the test. The
Obtained results have clearly disclosed significant increase of magnesium, zinc,
Calcium content (Tab. 1) and respectively essential decrease of hyperactivity in
The group of children treated with magnesium. At the same time, however, among
The children given standard treatment without magnesium, hyperactivity has
Intensified (Tab. 3, 4). The findings herein presented indicate that it is
Necessary to take into consideration a possible bioelements deficiency among
Children with ADHD. Consequently, the accomplished study proves that there is a
Need of magnesium supplementation in ADHD children irrespectively of other
Mental disorders. The supplementation of that kind of magnesium supplementation.