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The relationship of hyperactivity and metabolism not clear. The cause is unknown and is thought to be multifactorial. Based on the work of others, some children with ADHD have altered fatty acid metabolism .The precise reason for lower fatty acid concentrations in some children with ADHD is not clear.

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