gluten free diet for ADHD?

July 16, 2009

Dear Lists,

I have a friend that I recently spoke to about her ADHD. She said that her MD

told her that he thinks she has a wheat allergy (due to her having constipation

issues) although she was never tested, since has been avoiding gluten. He told

her to avoid gluten for the ADHD and what he thinks is a wheat allergy.

Has anyone heard of people going gluten free for ADHD? I don't think I have. I

told her that I thought gluten free wasn't a good idea until she is officially

tested for celiac, etc. The whole thing didn't make much sense to me. Any

thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks,

Betsy Oriolo MS RD LD CDE

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