Does Nutrition Play a Role in ADHD?

Studies suggest that diet can have powerful effects on behavior.

By Freydis Hjalmarsdottir, MS / Authority Nutrition

February 6, 2016

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There’s no evidence that the behavioral disorder ADHD is caused by diet.

However, research suggests that for some people, dietary changes can improve symptoms.

In fact, a substantial amount of research has examined how nutrition affects ADHD.

This article is an overview of these findings, discussing the foods, diets and supplements involved.

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