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Low allergy diets may help individuals with ADHD

By Staff Writer

Many kids suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which can result in difficulty focusing in school and short bursts of energy. Although medication can curb the symptoms of the condition, new research shows that a healthy diet may be able to help.

Recently, researchers in the Netherlands released data that shows that a low allergy diet may be beneficial to patients with ADHD, according to The Lancent, a medical journal. Approximately 100 children between the ages of four and eight years old were examined over the course of five weeks while consuming a low allergy diet. This consisted of rice, turkey, lamb and other foods that are rarely associated with allergies.

Researchers found that more than three-fourths of subjects showed a decrease in ADHD symptoms. Individuals who conducted the study believe that this information may be able to help physicians treat individuals with the condition over time.

The median onset of ADHD is typically seven years of age, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. After diagnosing the condition, individuals may be able to treat ADHD symptoms in kids and troubled teens with a low allergy diet over time. 

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