| When a friend of mine who is a celiac asked me | | | | several studies to hyperactivity in ADHD, |
| where to find gluten free bread, I just went to a | | | | depression and anxiety. In the ADHD gluten diet all |
| pharmacist in Naples and found a whole range of | | | | baked products which have used whole wheat |
| gluten free foods. My friend who is British was | | | | flours such as wheat, barley and rye are off limits. |
| amazed. The reason is that celiac disease is quite | | | | These grains give some elasticity in cooking which |
| common in southern Italy and also in Ireland. She | | | | is why we use them so much in baking. This sort |
| was in her late thirties at the time and had just | | | | of texture is lacking in some of the gluten free |
| been diagnosed as a celiac. We now know that | | | | flours and baking procedures have to be adjusted |
| many kids who have ADHD are celiacs and have | | | | accordingly. I was surprised to learn that there |
| to follow an ADHD gluten diet. | | | | are a wide range of these gluten free flours so |
| What does this mean in practical terms ? If your | | | | the ADHD gluten diet can be quite varied. The |
| child is diagnosed as a celiac and also has ADHD, | | | | grains which have no gluten are quinoa, oats, |
| then he must follow a gluten free diet. If he does | | | | millet, buckwheat (don't be put off by the name), |
| not, there is a risk of permanent damage to the | | | | cornflour, amaranth and rice. |
| intestine with the possibility of developing cancer | | | | The best diet of all whether it is gluten free or |
| (lymphona) in the intestine in adult life. It can also | | | | not is one based on fruit and vegetables some |
| lead to osteoporosis, anemia and the gluten, which | | | | protein and some dairy products. This is probably |
| is nothing more than a protein, can cause an | | | | the best diet all round but it is ideal for those on |
| allergic reaction and the body just cannot cope | | | | an ADHD gluten diet. As I said above, baking with |
| with it. This is a similar reaction to that of an | | | | the gluten free flours can be a challenge but now |
| intolerance to other foods such as lactose. Most | | | | there are more and more eateries and food |
| symptoms related to gluten intolerance are | | | | chains catering for celiacs. While a ADHD gluten |
| gastrointestinal in nature, not surprising as the | | | | diet will help in reducing some of the classic ADHD |
| small intestine is the first organ to be affected. | | | | symptoms such as hyperactivity and lack of |
| In the case of the gluten, the effects can be | | | | concentration, the best remedy in combination |
| more serious in that it can prevent the body | | | | with gluten ADHD is an ADHD homeopathic |
| from absorbing some nutrients and vitamins. An | | | | remedy which has no side effects and no health |
| intolerance to gluten has now been linked in | | | | risks at all. |