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Recent research has shown it may help the child focus. Some people try this rather than other drugs, such as methylphenidate.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt can cause the child to become extremely irritated or it might do nothing. In general, caffeine should not be given to children, however.
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Is there a link between ADHD and a persons diet?
If your son has ADHD that only thing that could really be adding to his hyper activity is sugar and caffeine. It is recommended to remove these from a child's diet who has ADHD.
Does caffeine help kids with ADHD?
I find that caffeine helps to calm people down with ADHD it works better on children under the age of 17
Does one's diet have anything to do with ADHD?
I think that ADHD is truly effected by one's diet. I think that sugar is not very helpful when a child has this problem. I would also avoid caffeine, as it tends to pump them up as well.
Does your child have ADHD?
If the mother has ADHD, the child may also have the condition as well?
What will caffeine do to someone with ADHD?
Caffeine has not been approved to treat ADHD, nor has it been proven to have any dramatic effects on focus or attention. Caffeine is a very mild stimulant and it belongs to the same class of drugs (psychostimulants) that are commonly used to treat ADHD such as amphetamine or methylphenidate. There have been theories that many people with ADHD benefit more from caffeine and it may be an attempt to self-medicate (similar to the higher proportion of individuals with ADHD that smoke tobacco which contains nicotine); treating ADHD with caffeine is not recommended.
Is there a website that offers more information on the ADHD diet for children?
WebMD has a section on ADHD, which includes diet suggestions for children and adults. There is also a site called ADHD awareness that has some pieces about nutrition. Many ADD/ADHD people self-medicate with caffeine, which should be discouraged.
Where can you find research showing that caffeine may help a child with ADHD?
* The article linked to the right, "The caffeine controversy
What type of foods can help victims with adhd?
Several different diets can minimize the symptoms of ADHD. These include a gluten free diet and low sugar diet. You can learn more about diets for ADHD here: http://www.adhdawareness.com/control-ADHD-with-diet.html.
Do energy drinks affect people with ADHD differently?
Energy drinks are very high in caffeine. Caffeine tends to make people with ADHD feel more alert and calm, rather than jittery, as high doses of caffeine make other people feel.
What are the symptoms of ADHD in a child?
Some symptoms of ADHD in a child include hyperactivity and trouble concentrating. Some children are thought to have a hot temper while they in fact have ADHD.
How do you calm down kids with ADHD?
Hey-ho. It may not work for everyone, but it works for most. (And me) Caffeine. Yes, caffeine actually does the opposite to a hyperactive child! It's been proven. ______ There is no one answer for this question as each person who has ADHD varies in interest and severity of symptoms. However, assuring proper treatment is important including a treatment plan with medication, lifestyle changes, and psychotherapy.
Are energy drinks safe for children with ADHD?
Generally, they are, as long as they do not have too much caffeine.
