What are the dietary taboos for ADHD?

I believe many mothers are familiar with children's ADHD. The main symptom of ADHD is that children cannot concentrate, are abnormally active, and find it difficult to calm down. The intellectual development of this type of children is generally normal, but their behavior is different from that of normal children of the same age. So what are the dietary taboos for people with ADHD? Today I will give you a detailed introduction, let’s take a look.

Eat more protein-rich foods. Various animal hearts and livers, fish, eggs, soybeans, soy products, walnut kernels, peanuts and other foods are rich in protein and lecithin. These nutrients are involved in brain metabolism, which can improve the brain's neural transmission information and thus relieve symptoms of hyperactivity. In addition, the children can eat more dried shrimp, kelp, seaweed, jellyfish, mussels, etc. These seafood contain a variety of substances that can calm the nerves; if conditions permit, it is best to let the children drink two bottles of milk every day (one bottle each in the morning and afternoon), because milk is rich in tryptophan and natural morphine-like substances, which have a good sedative effect on children with ADHD.

Pay attention to the intake of trace elements. Zinc deficiency can affect intelligence; iron deficiency can cause iron deficiency anemia, affecting brain function and the child's mood. Eggs, liver, oysters, and peanuts contain high levels of zinc, while liver, poultry blood, and lean meat are rich in iron, so you should eat more of them. On the contrary, lead and aluminum elements can affect intelligence and induce ADHD. Foods containing lead and aluminum, such as popcorn, preserved eggs, and fried dough sticks, should be eaten less.

Eat less certain irritating foods and refrain from drinking beverages containing alcohol. Drinking beverages containing pigments should also be strictly controlled. Other irritating condiments such as chili pepper, pepper oil, etc. should be consumed as little as possible or not at all, otherwise it will be detrimental to the condition.

Eat less of certain fruits. Fruits such as apples, apricots, oranges, tomatoes, etc. contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Eating more of these fruits is usually beneficial to children's health. However, children with ADHD should not eat too much of these fruits, because these fruits contain more methyl salicylate ingredients. If consumed too much, it will affect the transmission of nerve information in the brain and aggravate the symptoms of hyperactivity.

The above introduces the dietary taboos in daily life for children with ADHD. I hope it can serve as a reference for mothers. If it is confirmed that the child does have ADHD, in addition to paying more attention to the child's diet and health in normal times, you should also actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. I believe these will help the child recover health as soon as possible.