Title:

Current Evidence on the Role of the Gut Microbiome in ADHD Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Implications

 

Objective: 

To study the bidirectional relationship between the gut microbiome and the central nervous system- the microbiome-gut-brain-axis and how it is involved in diverse neuropsychiatric diseases in children and adults. 

Results: 

Supplementation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for 4 weeks prior to delivery and continued for 6 months after delivery- given to mother and child if breastfed- 17.1% of placebo group were diagnosed with ASD/ ADHD and non of the control group. 

 

Conclusion:

Supporting the gut microbiome with healthy levels of bifidobacterium and lactobacillus have positive effects on neurocognitive performance and reducing the risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases. 

 

Full study can be found HERE