hyperactivity-food

Question
What kinds of food/ingredients cause hyperactivity? Does sugar and caffeine make you more active?

Answer
The research shows that caffeine and sugar both play a role in hyperactivity.  One study shows a 252% increase in ADHD scores (using the Connor抯 scale) when children drank less than one can of caffeinated cola.

Another group that is under constant scrutiny is the additives like artificial colors and preservatives.  These added synthetic chemicals may well be causing greater problems than they are solving.  Studies on these chemicals began in 1975 and there are still studies being done today.

There can also be food allergies that result in hyperactivity.  In a study of 78 children, The Institute of Child Health found that 70 percent reacted to food additives, 64 percent showed a reaction to chocolate and cow's milk and 57 percent reacted to orange, while 45 percent reacted to cow's milk cheese and wheat.  Hyperactive children are often intolerant of wheat, chocolate, eggs, milk and other dairy products and some fruits and vegetables such as oranges, blackcurrants and tomatoes.

Thank you for your question, Ellie.  I hope that my answer has given you some help.

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