A:  Modifying a child’s diet in line with what is recommended by FAB Research would benefit any child. But diet is only one component. It is important to seek assistance with managing symptoms, discuss this with the Educational Psychologist and other professionals if necessary.

A:  It is important to seek the support of both health and education professionals to assess your child and explore best management methods. A formal diagnosis may enable the school to get additional funding to support extra help or equipment that may be needed.

A:  Many people have a genetic tendency towards ADHD and autism and other conditions but these syndromes simply aren’t triggered because of their good lifestyle and diet. Children today are exposed to more potential toxins (synthetic chemicals and pollutants), less exercise, and poor diet that is lacking in many vital nutrients. These things can damage children’s brains as well as their physical health.

A:  There are some Doctors who keep up with the research in this field. It is a case of finding one. Most of them receive very little training in nutrition and the area of allergies and intolerances is highly complex. Many health professionals will find the FAB Research website a very useful resource, allowing them to see the scientific research for themselves. Also read up as much as you can on the topic:

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A:  Much of the information any advice about food and diet is really aimed at selling something. Many news and media stories are based on company press releases. Look carefully at the results and conclusions of proper trials - many can be found on the internet with user-friendly summaries – FAB Research example (link to PHP?). Weigh up evidence and make up your own mind which route to follow.

A:  Not all food additives are ‘dangerous’. Evidence suggests that some artificial food colourings, flavourings, sweeteners and preservatives can contribute to health or behavioural problems in many children. Concerns have been raised about tartrazine and other ‘azo’ dyes, MSG, aspartame, sodium benzoate and the ‘sulphate’ preservatives, among others. All of these are currently permitted in the UK, but many campaign groups would like to see them banned – as they are in other countries. Additives approved by European law carry and ‘E’ number indicated they have been tested for safety. Current safety tests have their limitations. For example, for practical reasons they can only look at additives one at a time. But they can have synergistic (multiplied) effects when consumed together.