Faculty of Biology, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași, Carol I Avenue, No. 20A, 700505 Iași, Romania.
"Ioan Haulica" Institute, Apollonia University, Pacurari Street 11, 700511 Iași, Romania.
Nutrients. 2024 Sep 15;16(18):3113. doi: 10.3390/nu16183113.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by difficulty maintaining attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While the cause of this disorder is still unclear, recent studies have stated that heredity is important in the development of ADHD. This is linked to a few comorbidities, including depression, criminal behavior, and anxiety. Although genetic factors influence ADHD symptoms, there are also non-genetic factors, one of which is oxidative stress (OS), which plays a role in the pathogenesis and symptoms of ADHD. This review aims to explore the role of OS in ADHD and its connection to antioxidant enzyme levels, as well as the gut-brain axis (GBA), focusing on diet and its influence on ADHD symptoms, particularly in adults with comorbid conditions. : The literature search included the main available databases (e.g., Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar). Articles in the English language were taken into consideration and our screening was conducted based on several words such as "ADHD", "oxidative stress", "diet", "gut-brain axis", and "gut microbiota." The review focused on studies examining the link between oxidative stress and ADHD, the role of the gut-brain axis, and the potential impact of dietary interventions. : Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the development and manifestation of ADHD symptoms. Studies have shown that individuals with ADHD exhibit reduced levels of key antioxidant enzymes, including glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), as well as a diminished total antioxidant status (TOS) compared to healthy controls. Additionally, there is evidence of a close bidirectional interaction between the nervous system and gut microbiota, mediated by the gut-brain axis. This relationship suggests that dietary interventions targeting gut health may influence ADHD symptoms and related comorbidities. : Oxidative stress and the gut-brain axis are key factors in the pathogenesis of ADHD, particularly in adults with comorbid conditions. A better understanding of these mechanisms could lead to more targeted treatments, including dietary interventions, to mitigate ADHD symptoms. Further research is required to explore the therapeutic potential of modulating oxidative stress and gut microbiota in the management of ADHD.
注意缺陷多动障碍(ADHD)是最常见的儿童期神经发育障碍,其特征是难以集中注意力、冲动和多动。虽然这种疾病的病因尚不清楚,但最近的研究表明,遗传在 ADHD 的发展中很重要。这与一些合并症有关,包括抑郁、犯罪行为和焦虑。虽然遗传因素会影响 ADHD 症状,但也有非遗传因素,其中之一是氧化应激(OS),它在 ADHD 的发病机制和症状中起作用。本综述旨在探讨 OS 在 ADHD 中的作用及其与抗氧化酶水平的关系,以及肠道-大脑轴(GBA),重点关注饮食及其对 ADHD 症状的影响,特别是在有合并症的成年人中。文献检索包括主要的可用数据库(如科学直接、PubMed 和谷歌学者)。考虑了英语文章,我们的筛选是基于一些词,如“ADHD”,“氧化应激”,“饮食”,“肠道-大脑轴”和“肠道微生物群”。综述重点关注研究氧化应激与 ADHD 之间的联系、肠道-大脑轴的作用以及饮食干预的潜在影响。氧化应激在 ADHD 症状的发展和表现中起着关键作用。研究表明,与健康对照组相比,ADHD 患者表现出关键抗氧化酶(包括谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GPx)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)和超氧化物歧化酶(SOD))水平降低,总抗氧化状态(TOS)降低,此外,神经系统和肠道微生物群之间存在着密切的双向相互作用,由肠道-大脑轴介导。这种关系表明,针对肠道健康的饮食干预可能会影响 ADHD 症状和相关合并症。氧化应激和肠道-大脑轴是 ADHD 发病机制的关键因素,特别是在有合并症的成年人中。对这些机制的更好理解可能会导致更有针对性的治疗,包括饮食干预,以减轻 ADHD 症状。需要进一步研究来探索调节氧化应激和肠道微生物群在 ADHD 管理中的治疗潜力。
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