413: Why there's still more to learn about diet and ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that affects people’s behaviour.

It is estimated that globally, around 5% of children and 3% of adults have it.

There is no cure for ADHD, although there are some medications to help manage the condition.

There is also growing evidence that nutrition may have a role to play.

The question is: How much can what we eat and drink affect a condition like ADHD?

Is it a crucial part of managing the condition, a total red herring, or one important cog in a very complex wheel?

Guests:
Dr Duane Mellor, Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine Lead, Aston Medical School
Alex Richardson, Founder, Food and Behaviour Research