Effects of Probiotic Treatment for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, A Systematic Review
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Authors
Betz, Julian
Date of Issue
2024
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Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Objective: To review relevant literature regarding probiotic treatment for individuals with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as an alternative to treatment with stimulant medication.
Methods: This literature was gathered through PubMed and CINAHL in the Fall of 2023 and assessed for the effects of probiotic treatments in comparison to more commonly prescribed stimulant medications. Interventions included various probiotics including Synbiotic 2000, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Saffron, and others.
Results: Probiotic intervention as a form of treatment for ADHD showed significant evidence improving sleep, decreasing side effects of the disease, as well as improving overall quality of life.
Discussion: The use of probiotics when treating ADHD had significantly positive outcomes when used as an alternative to pharmacotherapy. These results included improved sleep, increased cognitive functioning, and decreased attention hyperactivity.
The findings of this review can be used to guide patients with ADHD or their caretakers when considering probiotic treatments for their disorder to avoid the common adverse effects of medication treatments which include lack of sleep and decreased appetite. Some beneficial outcomes resulting from probiotic treatment of ADHD includes increased gut microbiome which results in improving sleep quality, cognitive functioning, and overall quality of life for individuals suffering from this disorder.