Professor Says Additive Removal Not "Alternative Treatment"

Professor Andrew Kemp of the University of Sydney believes there is enough evidence to support additive removal as a viable treatment option for kids with hyperactivity issues. His comments come in the wake of a study out of Southampton University which found an adverse link between certain additives and hyperactive behavior.

"The study was conducted in two phases. In stage one, 153 three-year olds and 144 eight- and nine-year olds were given one of two drink mixes containing artificial food colours and additives, or a placebo. The children were drawn from a general population and across a range of hyperactivity and ADHD... severities... The conclusions drawn by the researchers were that artificial food colours and additives were seen to exacerbate hyperactive behavior in children at least up to middle childhood."

In his comments, Professor Kemp also states that there is currently more evidence regarding the benefits of additive removal than for behavioral therapy, which is still considered an "essential" part of an ADHD treatment plan. Source: NutraUSA

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