| I recently read a short article proclaiming that there | | | | After reading the above information and making a |
| couldn't possibly be a connection between ADHD and | | | | comparison we can say for certain that both ADHD |
| gluten. While it seem like a logical conclusion in some | | | | and Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy (Celiac Disease) |
| ways, when dealing with a mysterious and somewhat | | | | both have a strong genetic and behavioral component. |
| biologically unknown condition of the brain such as | | | | Next, let's explore the ADHD gluten diet. |
| ADHD it is difficult to know for sure. In this informational | | | | This diet is basically very straightforward. This diet is |
| article we will cover gluten, attention deficit | | | | free from barley, wheat, oats, rye, and triticale. |
| hyperactivity disorder and the gluten diet giving you the | | | | Buckwheat and millet are commonly excluded as well. |
| information you need to form an opinion as to the | | | | Although buckwheat is from the grass family and millet |
| relationship as to whether gluten ADHD is real or | | | | seems to be more closely related to rice they do |
| imagined. | | | | contain proteins similar to gluten. Also, milk and milk |
| Gluten is protein found in grain (barley, rye, wheat) that | | | | products should be eliminated until the small intestines |
| can cause damage to the lining of the small intestines | | | | are able to heal in cases where Celiac Disease is |
| over time. The resulting condition is known as Celiac | | | | present. Also, those struggling with attention deficit |
| disease. Celiac disease is a hereditary intolerance to | | | | hyperactivity are very susceptible to behavior |
| gluten that affects about 1 out of every 300 people in | | | | disruption brought on by simple carbs (white flour, |
| Italy and southwestern Ireland, yet it is almost never | | | | pasta, potatoes, corn, white rice, and junk snacks). |
| seen in Africa, Japan, and China. The primary concern | | | | These should be eliminated as well. |
| with this condition is malabsorption of nutrients and | | | | In summary, while diet may not be the cause of |
| varies depending on the damage to the small intestines. | | | | attention deficit disorder certain foods can without a |
| When malnourishment occurs, a whole host of | | | | doubt make the symptoms much worse. For those |
| problems is sure to follow, including learning problems | | | | with gluten sensitivity consuming carbohydrates such |
| and a poor attention span. | | | | as bread and pasta makes it difficult for them to |
| ADHD is a behavioral condition with biological roots | | | | concentrate. As to whether gluten ADHD is real or not |
| that is thought to be caused by one of two | | | | does not really matter, what matters is that the ADHD |
| neurotransmitters (brain messengers) norepinephrine | | | | gluten diet you have employed is making a positive |
| and/or dopamine. The primary symptoms of ADHD | | | | difference in the behavior of your child. |
| are inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity with only | | | | Additionally, many natural health minded adults and |
| inattention in two places having to be present for a | | | | parents alike are choosing to implement natural |
| diagnosis. Attention deficit disorder also has a genetic | | | | remedies for ADHD. These natural formulas are safe |
| component. First degree relatives have a five times | | | | for all ages have shown to be an effective way of |
| greater chance of also having ADHD than someone | | | | addressing such problematic behavioral symptoms as |
| who has no close relatives with the condition. | | | | inattention, impulsivity, erratic behavior, and hyperactivity. |