The ADHD Diet - A Manual for ADHD-Friendly Nutrition

By Jean-Maurice Cecilia-Menzel

ADHS NUTRITION - COOKERY AND LEARNING BOOK - A PRACTICAL BOOK FOR ADHS NUTRITION

The concept of food for the brain has long been known. It implies the link between the abundance of certain nutrients and the cognitive processing of the human brain. Nutritional factors can influence synaptic plasticity and the functioning of neurons; which underlies the mechanisms responsible for the impact of nutrition on brain health. The concept of brain foods also relates to the role of gut hormones and associated brain responses. Metabolic mediators released by the brain are responsible for responses to food intake and other associated peripheral signals.

 

What you will learn in this book:

The concept of so-called
Overview of the effects
of nutrients on the brain
Micronutrients and the function of the brain
Macronutrients and the function of the brain
Effects of the Mediterranean diet on cognition
Effects of the Western diet on cognition
Nutrients associated with the cardinal symptoms of ADHD
Restriction and elimination diets in ADHD
How do B vitamins affect behavior in ADHD?
The best recipes for people with ADHD
Breakfast
Lunch/dinner
Desserts
Important tips for a healthy diet
Important foods to put on your shopping list
Foods to put on your shopping list
Important shopping tips for ADHD
Foods that should be left off your shopping list
Important supplements for ADHD
Other important supplements for ADHD

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jean-Maurice Cecilia-Menzel
• Release date: Nov 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215660058

Jean-Maurice Cecilia-Menzel

Jean-Maurice Cecilia-Menzel is an alternative practitioner of psychotherapy and a trained neurofeedback therapist. A three-year degree in health and social care, two years of training in psychotherapeutic work and ongoing research round off his career to date. He practices as an alternative practitioner of psychotherapy in his own office in Munich.

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Effects of Foods and Nutrients on the Brain

The Concept of Brain Foods

The concept of brain foods has been established for a long time. It implies the association between the abundance of certain nutrients and the cognitive processing of the human brain. The dietary factors may influence synaptic plasticity and the functioning of neurons, which underlie the mechanisms responsible for the influence of diet on the health of the brain. The concept of brain foods also pertains to the role of gut hormones and associated brain responses in mediating brain health and cognitive abilities. Metabolic mediators released by the brain are responsible for constituting responses to food intake and other associated peripheral signals. (Gómez-Pinilla, 2008) This chapter discusses how different foods in a routine diet affect the functioning and health of the human brain.

Overview of Effects of Nutrients on the Brain

The functional integrity and performance of the brain are a manifestation of an interaction between the internal factors, e.g., the genetic makeup of an individual, and the external factors, e.g. the diet. Food and nutrients are crucial to the brain's performance and facilitate the treatment and prevention of mental disorders. Dietary components influence different domains of mechanisms of brain functioning. These include the development of the brain, chronic inflammatory processes and deterioration, cognition and memory, neurotransmitters and signaling in the brain, and the balance between the formation and degradation of proteins, also known as proteostasis. (Ekstrand et al., 2020)

Micronutrients and Brain Functioning

Micronutrients include minerals and vitamins, which are of utmost significance during the early development of the human brain. Different brain mechanisms associated with micronutrients include the methylation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), biosynthesis of phospholipids, synaptic transmission, myelination, neurogenesis, synaptic genesis, modulation of signaling at the intercellular and intracellular levels, neuronal migration, and normal development of the human brain. The deficiency of these micronutrients may lead to defects in the neurodevelopmental process and impaired cognitive development. (Ekstrand et al., 2020)

Vitamins

This section discusses the role of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in the development and functioning of the human brain. The vitamins can be obtained by the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and other natural substances. (Bourre JM, 2022)

VITAMIN A

Vitamin A is associated with synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus; hence, it plays an important role in the maintenance and establishment of cognitive processes. Vitamin A functions as a nuclear receptor modulator and gene regulator. The deficiency of vitamin A manifests as alterations in the neurobiological mechanisms and impairments in spatial learning. Vitamin A, carotenoids, and other micronutrients are involved in protecting nervous tissues against reactive oxygen species and free radicals.

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is implicated in the prevention of neuroimmune and neurodegenerative disorders. It facilitates glucose transport into the brain as well as protects the hippocampal neurons.

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E, or tocopherol, plays a pivotal role in the process of aging. The deficiency of vitamin E may lead to altered