ADHDMental healthNutrition

How does sugar consumption affect ADHD?

Jan, 20150:40 watch
LearnPsychiatryADHDHow does sugar consumption affect ADHD?

How does sugar consumption affect ADHD?

00:00
-00:00

Sugar consumption can certainly make ADHD worse, but it doesn't impact every person the same way. In this video, ADHD specialist Edward Hallowell, MD, discusses the common sense points to keep in mind with regard to sugar consumption and ADHD.

Up next

How does sugar consumption affect ADHD?
0:40 - NOW PLAYING

How does sugar consumption affect ADHD?

Jan 8, 2015

Why is a healthy lifestyle particularly important for adults with ADHD?
1:05

Why is a healthy lifestyle particularly important for adults with ADHD?

Dec 10, 2012

What are common myths about ADHD?
0:33

What are common myths about ADHD?

Dec 10, 2012

What can I do at home to help my child with ADHD?
0:53

What can I do at home to help my child with ADHD?

Jan 8, 2015

How can I manage stress if I have adult ADHD?
0:34

How can I manage stress if I have adult ADHD?

Dec 10, 2012

What are the treatment options for adults with ADHD?
1:34

What are the treatment options for adults with ADHD?

Dec 10, 2012

How can ADHD medications affect the brain?
0:15

How can ADHD medications affect the brain?

Mar 7, 2013

Can healthy eating help with childhood ADHD?
1:30

Can healthy eating help with childhood ADHD?

Nov 6, 2013

ADHD lifestyle changes
2:20

ADHD lifestyle changes

May 21, 2021

Can dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall) be overdosed?
0:17

Can dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall) be overdosed?

Mar 7, 2013

Tips for managing your child's ADHD
2:24

Tips for managing your child's ADHD

Apr 5, 2022

Recommended for you

Psychiatry
Can the right diet help with ADHD management?
Article
7 ways to instantly de-stress
Article
Top 9 ways to be an even better parent
Article
Psychiatry
8 tips for going back to school with ADHD
Article
5 things your therapist wants you to stop doing ASAP
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMd LogoAskMd Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.