Not exact matches
The researchers identified for the first time master genes that they
believe control hundreds of other genes which are linked to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress
disorder, stroke, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, autism, depression, schizophrenia and other
disorders.
Washington State University neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp
believes diminishing classroom playtime could be responsible for the recent rise of attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder.
While I don't
believe that food causes this
disorder, I do
believe that some food choices can exacerbate the symptoms, such as difficulty with concentration, low motivation,
hyperactivity, impulsivity, feelings of restlessness, and emotional reactivity.
Tyrosine is a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine in the dog's brain, and abnormalities in dopamine neurotransmission is
believed to be involved in symptoms of attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder in dogs, including inattention and impulsivity as I've mentioned discussing above studies with hyperactive dogs.