Mental Health Disorders - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Q: Do individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have lower vitamin D status? Does vitamin D supplementation improve ADHD symptoms?

Last Updated: 2024-12-17
Q: 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 fewer ADHD symptoms?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Q: 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 ADHD symptoms?

Last Updated: 2023-04-24
Q: Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have fewer ADHD symptoms when they consume a gluten-free diet?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Q: Do children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have lower iron, zinc or magnesium status? Does iron, zinc or magnesium supplementation improve ADHD symptoms?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Q: Is there evidence to support polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation (PUFA, omega-3 or omega-6) for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Q: Is melatonin safe and effective for the management of sleep problems in children with sleep problems associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Q: Is there evidence to support specific dietary supplements (including herbal preparations) for the prevention and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Q: For children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is any dietary intervention associated with an improvement in ADHD symptoms?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18
Q: Does probiotic, prebiotic or synbiotic supplementation affect attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD?

Last Updated: 2024-12-17
Q: What are the nutrition-related side-effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications and how can dietitians help manage them?

Last Updated: 2024-12-18

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