Nutrition for ADHD and Dyslexia

Unlocking the Potential for Learning and Wellbeing

Having ADHD or dyslexia can mean your brain is often working overtime - and nutrition can play a vital role in supporting the brain to function at its best.

Dr. Emma Derbyshire takes a practical, neurodiversity-affirmative approach to optimising ADHD and dyslexic diets for emotional regulation and mental performance. Chapters cover: key vitamins and common deficiencies, probiotics and the gut-brain axis; the role of Omega-3 and fatty acids; managing sensory seekers and fussy eaters - as well as sleep, anxiety and processing power.

With recipes, case studies and clear take-home pointers, this is an accessible, wide-ranging primer for supporting ADHD and dyslexic brain health.



FAB Comment:

Dr Derbyshire is a frequent speaker at FAB events, speaking most recently at "Choline - A Neglected Nutrient Vital for Healthy Brains" and "Nutrition for ADHD and related conditions" events.

See also:

The risk of choline inadequacies, either due to low habitual intake or gene polymorphisms, is particularly concerning at key stages of the life cycle such as pregnancy and lactation.

• Could we be overlooking a potential choline crisis in the United Kingdom?

Dr Derbyshire wrote the underlying research on this article, Females and younger adults in the UK appear to be vulnerable to micronutrient shortfalls, a concern given this life period includes the conception and childbearing years, new survey’s author warns:

• Serious dietary deficiencies of Vitamin and Minerals common in UK adults. Micronutrient gaps in childbearing years ‘concerning,’ survey stresses



About the Author

Dr Emma Derbyshire is founder and CEO of Nutritional Insight. She has a degree in Nutritional Biochemistry, PhD in Human Nutrition specialising in Maternal (Pregnancy) Nutrition and is a Registered Public Health Nutritionist.

Emma is a globally recognized nutrition expert and an award-winning science writer and presenter. She has experience of working in academic, research, consultancy and media broadcasting settings including radio and television.

She has written 200+ peer-reviewed nutrition publications and authored the successful Wiley-Blackwell text “Nutrition in the Childbearing Years” which sold internationally. She also undertook the research for James Wong's "How to Eat Better" book which reached number 1 on Amazon 'all' books. Emma has now authored "Nutrition for ADHD and Dyslexia: Unlocking the Potential for Learning and Wellbeing" inspired by her work with the ADHD Foundation and her daughter.

She has expertise across a range of nutrition fields including maternal nutrition, neurodevelopment, public health nutrition, food-based dietary guidelines, micronutrients and novel nutrients/foods and health. She is also formally qualified to assess and diagnose dyslexia. Emma is regarded as a Tier 1 ‘Elite Expert’ and is a leading expert on the brain nutrient choline.

Emma has been involved with projects across the globe, including assignments in Europe, the USA, Africa, and Middle East.