Submitted by glsmiththree on 08/27/2014.
My husband was diagnosed with ADD 3 years ago. He has gone his whole childhood and on his 3 marriage and just found out he has it. It wasn't until 2 months ago that I realized we needed to get really real with this condition. Our marriage has been a nightmare for 11 years. It is amazing what we are learning about the condition and how everything that has happened has been all because of his ADD. It is all making so much sense now. He is still taking it all in and everyday gets better with him accepting he has it. We are now working on putting together a treatment plan for him so things can run smoother for him and his family. My first question is nutrition. He consumes a lot of sugar. How bad is that on someone with ADD?
Sugar and ADHD
Submitted by ADHDMomof2 on
Hi! I feel so much better now that I no longer consume sugar cane (white sugar). It's been a year and a half, and I no longer feel so tired in the afternoon, and turn to-guess what-more sugar for energy regulation. Sugar cane is bad for everyone, ADHD or not. However, the ADHD brain does not process glucose the same way, making it worse for us. Also, it feeds candida albicans and can cause gut dysbiosis (imbalance of gut flora). This can lead to systemic inflammation, which compromises the immune system, and can absolutely cause neurlogical inflammation, worsening ADHD. I never would have believed all of this until I undid these issues by getting rid of gluten and sugar, among other things. I'm currently working with an integrative practitioner for my son, who also has ADHD. He continually stresses the importance of keeping the glycemic load balanced. It truly makes a difference.
I DO NOT MISS IT AT ALL. Once it is out of your system, it's out of your system. I have a food sensitivity to gluten and sugar cane, according to allergy testing.
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Submitted by kellyj on
Thanks for sharing this info ADHDMomof2. Sugar is a weakness of mine, mainly Coke. I drink it all the time. I have heard how bad sugar is for you in excess but I haven't heard the info you just shared in connection with ADHD. The fact that cutting sugar out of your diet has made such a noticeable difference for you is enough to make me stop and think about switching to the sugar free alternative. I've never had any weight issues and that's always been my excuse. I will heed your warning....thanks for the heads up.
J