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Abstract DHD is a behavioral syndrome of childhood charactaraized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It’s a chronic, debilitating psychiatric illness that often co-occurs with other common psychiatric problems. Although empirical evidence supports pharmacological and behavioral treatments; side effects and concerns regarding safety and fears about long-term use all contribute to families searching for alternative methods of treating the symptoms of ADHD. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased, especially for developmental and behavioral disorders, such as ADHD. CAM is used by 60-65% of parents of children with ADHD to relieve ADHD-associated symptoms and to avoid the side effects of conventional medication. Evidence for dietary/nutritional treatments of attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) varies widely; however Recommended Daily Allowance of minerals and essential fatty acids is an ADHD-specific intervention. The copper is present in multiple key enzymes one of them is dopamine B-hyddroxylase which catalyze the convertion of dopamine to norepinephrine. Several data suggest that the marginal zinc deficiency may be more concentrated in the ADHD population-or, stated conversely, that the ADHD population may have a higher prevalence of marginal zinc deficiency. Magnesium (Mg) is a trace mineral that is known to be required for several hundred different functions in the body. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. In the current study, we assessed the level of Magnesium, zinc and copper content in children with ADHD. Compared to normal children. These heavy metal level will be determind in serum and in hair with the aid atomic absorption spectroscopy We conducted this study on 20 patients with ADHD who are following up at the child psychiatry clinic at El Demerdash hospital, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt and 10 Controls as much as possible matched with the ADHD group as regards age and gender. |