SugarCube

Sugar is one of the biggest villains when it comes to those who have a predisposition to ADHD and other brain afflictions

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How do I sweeten up a superhero life?

Following the sucrose drink the children showed a decrement in performance in the structured testing situation, and they demonstrated more “inappropriate” behavior during free play.

Heroes for this mission

Sources

  • Farsad-Naeimi A, Asjodi F, Omidian M, Askari M, Nouri M, Pizarro AB, Daneshzad E. Sugar consumption, sugar sweetened beverages and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Sep;53:102512. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102512. Epub 2020 Aug 16. PMID: 33066852.
  • Goldman, J. A., et al. Behavioral effects of sucrose on preschool children. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 14(4):565-577, 1986.
  • He J., Jiao X., Sun X., Huang Y., Xu P., Xue Y., Fu T., Liu J., Li Z. Short-Term High Fructose Intake Impairs Diurnal Oscillations in the Murine Cornea Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Volume 62, 2021

Other Villains
OhNo!

The impact that our communication with children has should never be underestimated, especially when one is faced with ADHD.
Gleach

Gleach causes problems in the gut for young (and older) superheroes. A leaky gut can influence ADHD.
NeuroTox

NeuroTox uses heavy metals and other toxins in the body to negatively affect brain health
Inflames

Inflames spreads inflammation throughout the body and brain which causes a lot of neurological challenges.
ADHDrone

ADHDrone and his cronies are up to no good! They spread discomfort and challenges wherever they go. Are you and your superheroes up to the challenge of facing them?

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