Why Is ADD More Common With Girls?

Q: Why are more boys diagnosis with ADHD than girls? I’ve heard it’s because girls can control it better than boys since they are more disruptive.

Darla

A: In the book “The Brain Wellness Plan” by Dr.Jay Lombard (Board Certified Neurologist) and Carl Germano, RD, CNS, LDN says that norepinephrine is responsible for coaching the brain into paying attention. Inadequate levels of this neurotransmitters will cause inattentiveness in both ADD/ADHD. But the hyperactivity in ADHD is a result of inappropriate levels of dopamine. Girls are more likely to have ADD because their estrogen inhibits or prevents the reception of dopamine by neurons. 

Pretty interesting, huh? And let’s not forget girl’s brain mature faster than boys too. A few years ago I was in the book store taking notes in the health selection. I don’t just gravitate to ADD/ADHD books when I’m doing research. I’ll also skim through books about the brain, pH, digestion, Candida, omegas, cleanses/fasting, or eating for your blood type. Good thing because I have often wondered the answer to that question. I couldn’t find a scientific answer on the internet or in other ADD/ADHD books. I got pretty much the same info you came across.

Enthusiastically yours,

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