Reduced exercise-induced growth hormone secretion among children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

• Published in: Growth hormone & IGF research Vol. 65; p. 101485
• Main Authors: Nemet, Dan, Ben-Zaken, Sigal, Eliakim, Roi A., Eliakim, Alon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2022
• Subjects: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Exercise; Growth hormone; Height; ADHD; GH; Exercise; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; RPE; HPA; Height; Growth hormone; BPM; BMI

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically a chronic, often lifelong condition. Data suggest that ADHD itself and its treatment may be associated with dysregulated growth, including height and BMI. The reason for this association is yet unknown. The objective of this study was to e...