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Pycnogenol could soothe ADHD symptoms 		   
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Pycnogenol could soothe ADHD symptoms

By Clarisse Douaud

9/12/2007 - A soon-to-be published study has linked French maritime pine bark ingredient Pycnogenol to balancing stress hormones, in turn diminishing symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

The research, set to be published in an upcoming issue of Nutritional Neuroscience, builds on previous studies linking the antioxidant ingredient to abating a host of conditions. The present study showed Pycnogenol lowered adrenaline by 26.2 percent and the neurostimulant dopamine by 10.8 percent.

These hormones and stimulants affect processes and actions such as learning, cognition, attention and behaviour. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have difficulty controlling their behavior and paying attention in the classroom.

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09/20/2007by: shannonj
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