Iron Deficiency In Kids Is Associated With ADHD Symptoms

Kathi J. Kemper has written in her book "Mental Health, Naturally" that iron deficiency in school aged children is strongly associated with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In a French study it was found that 84% of children diagnosed with ADHD had low iron levels, whereas less than 20% of children without ADHD had low iron levels. Iron deficiency generally arises from insufficient dietary iron intake or excessive losses. Good dietary sources of iron are oysters, tofu, meats, fish, raisins, poultry, eggs, peas, beans, tuna, spinach, dandelion greens, whole grain bread, and fortified cereal. 

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