Iron Deficiency in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicinePublished 1 December 2004
Éric Konofal, Michel Lecendreux, Isabelle Arnulf, Marie–Christine Mouren
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It is suggested that low iron stores contribute to ADHD and that ADHD children may benefit from iron supplementation.
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These results suggest that low iron stores contribute to ADHD and that ADHD children may benefit from iron supplementation.
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