Mental Health Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pathway Contributor: Christine Mehling

Credentials:
MSc, RD

Contributions:

• Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have fewer ADHD symptoms when they consume a gluten-free diet?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children who are hyperactive or children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who consume diets low in sugar, compared to children who consume diets high in sugar, experience less behavioural problems?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) benefit from homeopathic treatments?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children who are hyperactive or children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who consume diets low in food additives (e.g. artificial food colours or preservatives), compared to children who consume diets high in food additives, experience fewer behavioural problems?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have lower iron, zinc or magnesium status? Does iron, zinc or magnesium supplementation improve ADHD symptoms?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Do children and adults with attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are treated with stimulant medication have more nutrition-related side-effects (appetite suppression and stomach pains) than those treated without medication?  

  Role: Reviewer

• For adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is any special diet associated with an improvement in ADHD symptoms?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Is there evidence to support polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation (PUFA, omega-3 or omega-6) for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?  

  Role: Reviewer

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