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Diet and hyperkinesis--an update.

M A Lipton, J P Mayo

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Most hyperactive children do not react to food additives; controlled studies show minimal adverse effects, challenging previous claims. Further research on food additives for hyperactivity is not recommended.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
    • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Dr. Feingold's hypothesis linked childhood hyperactivity and learning disabilities to food additives.
    • Feingold claimed significant improvement in 75% of hyperactive children upon dietary elimination of additives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the validity of Feingold's hypothesis regarding food additives and childhood hyperactivity.
    • To summarize findings from controlled double-blind studies conducted over the last five years.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of results from multiple controlled double-blind studies.
    • Comparison of study outcomes with Feingold's original claims.

    Main Results:

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    • The majority of controlled studies yielded negative results, failing to support Feingold's hypothesis.
    • A small percentage, approximately 2%, of hyperactive children may exhibit adverse reactions to dye additives, though this is debated.
    • Feingold's claim of 75% improvement is unsubstantiated by current rigorous research.

    Conclusions:

    • The adverse effect of food additives on hyperactive children is minimal, affecting an estimated 2% at most.
    • There is insufficient evidence to warrant high-priority research or public policy changes concerning food additives and hyperactivity.
    • Childhood hyperactivity (hyperkinesis) is multifactorial, necessitating research into other biological and psychological etiologies.