The Impact of Sugar and Ultra-Processed Foods on the Brain

When it comes to ADHD, diet is a critical—yet often overlooked—component. Research has firmly established that diet is a significant determinant of both ADHD risk and symptom severity in those with ADHD. In our ultra-processed, food-obsessed society, this is both a cause for concern and an impetus for positive change. That diet is among the most overlooked contributors to ADHD means that diet can easily be incorporated into a more comprehensive treatment model. As a growing number of clinicians are observing firsthand, the difference diet can make in the life of a patient with ADHD is often profound.

Join functional and integrative ADHD expert, Dr. James Greenblatt for an illuminating look at the way diet influences both brain function and the symptom trajectory of ADHD. In this webinar, you will learn how processed foods and refined, added sugars upset neurotransmitter function, exacerbating agitation, irritability, and hyperactivity, as well as the implications of glucose intolerance (common in those with ADHD). With an understanding of how sugar and ultra-processed foods impact the brain, you’ll be able to support your ADHD patients in making positive dietary changes that can improve both their symptoms and their overall health.