413: Why there's still more to learn about diet and ADHD

<div>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that affects people’s behaviour.<br> <br> It is estimated that globally, around 5% of children and 3% of adults have it.<br> <br> There is no cure for ADHD, although there are some medications to help manage the condition.<br> <br> There is also growing evidence that nutrition may have a role to play.<br> <br> The question is: How much can what we eat and drink affect a condition like ADHD?<br> <br> Is it a crucial part of managing the condition, a total red herring, or one important cog in a very complex wheel?<br> <br> <strong>Guests:<br> Dr Duane Mellor, Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine Lead, Aston Medical School<br> Alex Richardson, Founder, Food and Behaviour Research</strong> </div>