Foods To Eat And Not To Eat For Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Other Treatments
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- Causes
- Risk Factors
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Other Treatments
Dietary Approaches
A number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on behavior, except possibly in a very small percentage of children. Still, various studies have reported behavioral improvement with diets that restrict possible allergens in the diet. Parents may want to discuss with their doctor implementing an elimination diet of certain foods that would not be harmful...
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