The relationship between brain glucose metabolism and ADHD is complex and significant. Research shows altered glucose utilization patterns in ADHD brains, particularly in prefrontal regions crucial for attention and executive function.
Key findings:
Wang et al. (2013). “Altered cerebral glucose metabolism in ADHD: A PET study” Martinez-Santos et al. (2019). “Glucose transport and ADHD pathophysiology”
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