#adhd genetics

MTHFR Gene Mutation – The Not-so-Common Cause of ADHD?

MTHFR gene mutation is a somewhat common cause of ADHD symptoms. In a study of 40 kids with ADHD, researchers found that the ADHD group had significantly more MTHFR gene mutation than the control group. The study showed that the group with ADHD had significantly more mutant A1298C allele than the control group. A previous study by Krull has also found a relationship between A1298C mutation and…

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Is ADHD a Mental Illness?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is probably one of the most widely known yet misunderstood conditions. Stereotypically, a person with ADHD is thought to be unable to pay attention, bounces off the walls, has trouble holding a job, etc. This stereotype has placed ADHD squarely in the realm of a mental illness. But, is that really a true picture of ADHD? Is ADHD a mental illness?