What are some foods that could worson the symptoms of ADD in an adult?
Which are the best to eat to help control "sproatic" or "impulsive" behaviors.
2007-04-12 05:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by Cynimon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I think I've read that foods high in sugar should be avoided or minimized.
2007-04-12 05:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by sci55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked our son's psychologist and his pediatrician about food allergies and ADHD/ADD. We were told that, to their knowledge, there have been no scientific studies that prove there's any relation between the two. If you are allergic to a certain food, and you have an allergic reaction to that food, that's not ADD. It's an allergy. If you truly have ADD, it's a condition you were born with, caused by chemicals in your brain, not by food that you ate later in life. By all means go for allergy testing, but pursue the other methods of controlling ADD too. It doesn't have to be drugs, it's a whole lifestyle management plan.
Responding to the answers that list coffee, if you truly have ADD then coffee actually improves focus and concentration. It has a similar effect on the brain of someone with ADD as the medicines like Ritalin.
2007-04-12 13:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I answered your other question and it works for adults to.
there is a fantastic book just for this. It is called Fed Up and you will be suprised at the things that can trigger kids behaviour. For some it is all fruits excluding pears. It can be hard to follow the diet but you do get to bring foods back in and see if your child reacts to it. I know people who swear by it they saw amazing changes but in the end they found it too hard and went for medication. But it is well worth trying it, I used it for my daughter and found honey and jam triggered her off. It was not the sugar as she was fine with all other sugary products. It is not just for ADHD but helps kids with behaviour and hyperactivity not related to ADD/ADHD.
The book is available in many countries and there are links of where to by it.
2007-04-12 09:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of fruits and veggies. And natural foods. Try to avoid food with alot of red dye in them..... Limit soda, and sugars....But its more a lifestyle change thats needed then a food change. Many things need to change ...
I tried my son on meds, i pulled him off and made lifestyle changes and he is just fine. And a good student. Give them a quiet place to study
2007-04-12 06:00:46 · answer #4 · answered by tammer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
creaming soda, red cordial
2007-04-12 05:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by TC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sugar, coffee
2007-04-12 06:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by trepach 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
coffee and chocolate
2007-04-12 05:52:00 · answer #7 · answered by wolfdance1978 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋