Study finds that adolescents with ADHD who eat a healthy diet have fewer concentration problems

A case-control study of 39 Australian teens aged 13 to 19 found that higher diet quality was linked to better attention and steadier reaction performance in adolescents with ADHD.

Teens eating more Mediterranean-style diets scored better on cognitive tests, and higher intakes of vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids were also associated with better outcomes.

The study combined food records, cognitive testing, and parent surveys, suggesting nutrition may play a role in easing ADHD symptoms.

The findings point to diet improvement as a possible non-drug lifestyle intervention for attention and impulse-control challenges in ADHD youth.