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ReviewCureus2025

Non-pharmacological Approaches to Managing Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Pediatric Populations: A Scoping Review.

Nisarg Shah, Harshita Nadella, Shane Williams

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Nisarg ShahCardiology, Rheumatology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA.
Harshita NadellaRheumatology, Immunology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA.
Shane WilliamsFamily Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurocognitive disorder diagnosed in children, with an estimation of six million children aged 3-17 diagnosed with ADHD. Stimulants are the first-line treatment for children with ADHD but may cause adverse effects. This study aims to shed light on non-pharmacological approaches to treating children with ADHD, specifically exercise and dietary modifications. This literature-based review evaluated current research on PubMed focusing on the impact of exercise and dietary modifications as forms of treatment for ADHD. Though studies differ on what symptoms are most improved, exercise was found to be cost-effective and beneficial in ADHD symptom management. Of note, hyperactivity and aggressive behavior improved in children with ADHD after a yoga regimen was implemented in one study. In addition to exercise, the literature review found that a healthy diet consisting of vegetables, fish, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is the recommended choice for aiding in ADHD symptom management. Omega-3, zinc, and iron supplementations are not recommended due to no documented consistent effect on reducing symptoms.

Indexed as

adhd in school childrenattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)dietary interventionexercise interventionnon-pharmacological interventionspediatrics

Identifiers

PMID40809645
PMCPMC12344606

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