Strong link between Western diet during pregnancy and ADHD

 ADHD in the News 2025-03-06


Summary: New research reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy -- characterized by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients -- may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism in children. Researchers see potential for targeted dietary interventions during pregnancy to reduce this risk.

View Article: Science Daily, March 3, 2025




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