The doctor pointed out that the copper-zinc ratio imbalance is also related to ADHD. When the copper-zinc ratio is too high, sometimes there will be sudden out-of-control behaviors, and then feel remorse; when the copper-zinc ratio is too low, it will be more aggressive. Features; Situational Photos.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Parents are particularly worried about their children having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and they are deeply afraid that it will affect their learning and growth.

However, the doctor pointed out that the copper-zinc ratio imbalance is also related to ADHD. When the copper-zinc ratio is too high, sometimes there will be sudden out-of-control behaviors, and then feel remorse; when the copper-zinc ratio is too low, there will be more resistance or Features such as aggressiveness.

Dr. Hanwen Ou, a physician from Han's Integrated Functional Medicine Center, posted on his Facebook page "Dr. Hanwen Ouhanwen Functional Medicine" and his personal website that both zinc and copper are essential micronutrients in the body. Zinc is a cofactor necessary for many reaction enzymes in the body and can help cell membranes Stabilizes and participates in the metabolism of neurotransmitters, melatonin and prostaglandins, and indirectly affects the metabolism of dopamine.

In the past, many studies have discussed that the occurrence of ADHD may also be related to zinc deficiency. For example, literature has pointed out that ADHD children with relatively low blood zinc levels have more severe behavioral problems, anxiety, and hyperactivity than other ADHD children.

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Ou Hanwen pointed out that copper is an important factor related to the development and function of the central nervous system, and it is also a cofactor of some neurotransmitter metabolic enzymes.

In animal studies, it was found that when the blood copper concentration is high, it will promote the metabolism of dopamine into norepinephrine, resulting in a decrease in dopamine in the body.

In addition, copper excess can also interfere with the production of "serotonin" known as the happy hormone, which can cause depression and anxiety problems, and is also associated with poor concentration and short-term memory difficulties.

Ou Hanwen said that in addition to evaluating zinc and copper values ​​separately, the copper-zinc ratio is also worthy of attention. Studies have found that the copper-zinc ratio in the body is also related to the risk of ADHD. Whether the copper-zinc ratio is too high or too low will affect behavioral performance.

According to the research of Dr. William J Walsh, an expert in nutritional medicine, the cases with high copper-zinc ratio usually perform well, but they may sometimes have some sudden out-of-control behaviors, and then feel remorse; while the cases with low copper-zinc ratio It may be more resistant or aggressive.

Ou Hanwen said that in the clinical application of neuronutrition medicine, the copper and zinc status of the individual will be evaluated through blood testing, and then whether to give nutrient intervention to adjust the copper and zinc balance in the body.

The cause of ADHD is usually not caused by a single factor. Each case has different backgrounds and conditions. Many experts in related fields are also committed to the integrated medical treatment of ADHD, helping each case to have appropriate personalized intervention Strategy.

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