What Causes ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Part 2
Nutritional Deficiencies and Food Allergies
The human body requires good nutrition to function properly and optimally. When children (and adults) consume foods laden with refined carbohydrates (e.g., white flour, sugars) and devoid of natural vitamins, minerals, fats, and fiber, the body and brain may respond negatively.Diets high in sugars can also deplete the body of the very nutrients critical to neurological health such as the B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. Furthermore, hypersensitivity reactions to certain foods or food components share some of the physical and behavioral symptoms seen in ADHD.
While many aspects of ADHD etiology are controversial, it is generally agreed that purely social factors and/or child-rearing methods do not cause ADHD