High Fat Diets Maybe Linked To ADHD And Learning Problems

28th February, 2013

1 March 2013, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Daily Mail UK]

A high-fat diet may be linked to the hyperactivity disorder ADHD and learning disabilities, new research suggests.

The effect is so profound that eating lots of fatty food for even a week can cause behavioural changes – even before any weight gain sets in.
It’s thought that too much fat may alter how the body metabolises dopamine, a chemical with a key role in regulating mood.
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