Impact of Acetaminophen on ADHD Development in Children
Study suggests that children could face a higher risk of developing ADHD if their mothers took acetaminophen during pregnancy. Researchers found DNA changes related to immune system pathways in placentas exposed to acetaminophen, linking to ADHD development in children.
Key Points
- Children could have a higher risk of ADHD if mothers took acetaminophen during pregnancy
- DNA changes in placentas exposed to acetaminophen linked to ADHD development in children
Pros
- Study sheds light on potential modifiable prenatal risk factors for ADHD development
- Adds to the growing body of research on the effects of acetaminophen on neurodevelopment
Cons
- Conflicting research on the topic with limitations in the study design and sample size