[The microbiota-gut-brain axis in childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: mechanisms and therapeutic advances].

Nov 18, 2025Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics

How Gut Bacteria and Brain Communication Relate to Childhood ADHD: Causes and Possible Treatments

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Abstract

Growing evidence links gut microbiota dysbiosis to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

  • Gut dysbiosis may be associated with the development of ADHD in children.
  • The microbiota-gut-brain axis is proposed as a key regulatory pathway for communication between the gut and the brain.
  • Multiple pathways have been identified through which the gut microbiota could influence ADHD symptoms.
  • Recent findings suggest that strategies targeting the microbiota may potentially improve ADHD symptoms.
  • Exploring gut microbiota interventions could open new avenues for early ADHD treatment.

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