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Sunshine vitamin and oily fish linked to ADHD spectrum behaviours

Sunshine vitamin and oily fish linked to ADHD spectrum behaviours

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The natural therapy advice for helping those with ADHD and other impulsive behaviour disorders such as bipolar and schizophrenia has long been centred on optimising levels of vitamin D and increasing intake of omega-3 essential fats found in oily fish and nuts and seeds. A new paper from experts in the US has recently suggested a clear theory of why this approach is so beneficial, namely that both these nutrients support serotonin in the brain.

ADHD linked to common pesticides

ADHD linked to common pesticides

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is increasingly being diagnosed in young children, with an estimated 11 per cent of children having the most common symptoms, which include an inability to sit still, pay attention or follow directions. A new study from a collaboration of universities in America has put forward evidence suggesting that a common pesticide may be responsible for increasing the risk of ADHD. Pyrethroid pesticide has been shown to alter the development of the brain’s dopamine system,…

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