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Efficiency of Different Supplements in Alleviating Symptoms of ADHD with or Without the Use of Stimulants: A Systematic Review.

Shatha Al Shahab, Rawan Al Balushi, Amna Qambar, Ruqayah Abdulla, Maryam Qader, Shooq Abdulla, Haitham Jahrami

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Shatha Al ShahabCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain.
Rawan Al BalushiCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain.
Amna QambarCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain.
Ruqayah AbdullaCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain.
Maryam QaderCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain.
Shooq AbdullaCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain.
Haitham JahramiCollege of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain.ORCID 0000-0001-8990-1320

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis review aims to assess the efficacy and safety of different supplements, such as L-theanine, caffeine,

methodsInternational databases (PubMed/MEDLINE and Scopus) were searched for English-language RCTs, open-label studies, and cross-sectional studies.

resultsStudies on L-theanine, caffeine,

conclusionsThe evidence revealed the potential use of supplements as complementary ADHD treatments under clinical guidance. The limited effect of supplements cannot replace the well-documented efficacy of stimulants for ADHD treatment. Additional studies are needed to ascertain the most effective dosages and the safety of these supplements as adjunctive treatments for ADHD.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityCentral Nervous System StimulantsDietary SupplementsPlant ExtractsBacopaCaffeineChildGinkgo bilobaGlutamatesHumansTreatment OutcomeCaffeineCentral Nervous System StimulantsGlutamatesPlant ExtractstheanineADHDattention deficit hyperactivity disorderBacopa monniericaffeineGinkgo biloba L.hyperactivityimpulsivityinattentionL-theaninesystematic review

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PMID40362791
PMCPMC12073678

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