ADHD: basics and role of nutrition

6 important questions on ADHD: basics and role of nutrition

What are the two main characteristics of ADHD?

The main characteristics of ADHD are inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity

What are 7 dietary interventions for ADHD?

7 dietary interventions for ADHD
-supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids
-supplementation of micro-nutrients
-eliminate:  artificial food colours and preservatives
-eliminate: sucrose
-rigorous: restrictive elimination diet
-mediterranean diet
-DASH; Dietary approaches to stop hypertension

What is polygenic propensity?

Polygenic propensity is how like a person is to develop a disease or trait based on genetische aanleg
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Which supplement during pregnancy are associated lower ADHD symptoms in offspring?

Multivatimin supplementation (unstandardized) and quality of diet. Part of these effects are mediated through effects on brain volumes

What are the outcomes of studies researching the link between nutrition/dietary supplements during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring?

-use of multivitamins and better dietary quality is associated with lower score for ADHD symptoms
-higher levels of vitamin D and better dietary quality is associated with lower scores for ASD symptoms
-vitamin-D is associated with brain volumes in the frontal-temporal/parietal and the frontal occipital IC
-maternal dietary quality is associated with brain volumes in the subcortical, frontal-temporal/parietal, and frontal occipital IC
-ADHD symptoms are negatively associated with brain volumes in the subcortical and frontal-occipital IC .
- ASD symptoms are negatively associated with brain volumes in the frontal-temporal/parietal IC.

What can mothers do to their newborn to decrease risk for ADHD?

Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk for ADHD among preschoolers

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