Term: Neurotransmitters

A chemical that is released from a nerve cell (neuron) and transmits an impulse to another nerve cell. A neurotransmitter is a messenger of neurological information from one cell to another. More than 100 neurotransmitters have been identified, including monoamines, amino acids, peptides and other chemicals such as acetylcholine, zinc and nitric oxide. (2)

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Essential Fatty Acids — Nutrient Deficiencies in Children with Symptoms of ADHD (Part 2)
Zinc—Nutrient Deficiencies found in Children with Symptoms of ADHD (Part 5)
Zinc is a mineral that is often found to be deficient in children with symptoms of ADHD. Zinc deficiency may affect cognitive development by alterations in attention, activity, neuropsychological behaviour and motor development. Zinc and copper levels must be in balance and have shown to correlate to ADHD symptoms when the ratio is low. Studies have shown that when children are supplemented with zinc, it decreases hyperactive, impulsivity and poor socialization behaviours.
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