Chemical exposures and ADHD in kids
Exposome of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Taiwanese children: exploring risks of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
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Surprising Findings
HNE-MA, a biomarker of oxidative stress from fat damage, was one of the top contributors to ADHD risk, even more than some direct pesticide metabolites.
Most research focuses on external toxins like pesticides, but this highlights the body’s internal stress response as a potentially key player in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Practical Takeaways
Reduce children’s exposure to organophosphate pesticides by choosing organic produce, especially for foods known to have high pesticide residues.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
HNE-MA, a biomarker of oxidative stress from fat damage, was one of the top contributors to ADHD risk, even more than some direct pesticide metabolites.
Most research focuses on external toxins like pesticides, but this highlights the body’s internal stress response as a potentially key player in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Practical Takeaways
Reduce children’s exposure to organophosphate pesticides by choosing organic produce, especially for foods known to have high pesticide residues.
Publication
Journal
Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology
Year
2021
Authors
Alexander Waits, Chia-Huang Chang, Ching-Jung Yu, Jung-Chieh Du, Hsien-Chih Chiou, J. Hou, Winnie Yang, Hsin-Chang Chen, Ying‐Shue Chen, B. Hwang,, Mei-Lien Chen
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Claims (4)
Kids who are exposed to certain harmful chemicals in the environment might be more likely to develop ADHD.
Kids in Taiwan between 4 and 15 years old with higher levels of a certain chemical in their pee—linked to body stress from oxidation—were more likely to have ADHD. Those with the highest levels were nearly 4 times as likely to have ADHD compared to others.
Kids in Taiwan between 4 and 15 years old who have more of a certain pesticide chemical in their pee are much more likely to have ADHD — especially those with the highest levels, who are over 4 times more likely to have it.
Kids in Taiwan between 4 and 15 years old who are exposed to more chemicals that mess with hormones and have signs of body stress are much more likely to have ADHD — about 3.8 times more likely if their exposure is the highest.