RHR: The ADHD-Gut Connection Just Got Real

In this episode we discuss: What a major meta-analysis found about ADHD and gastrointestinal symptoms How the gut and brain communicate through the microbiome, vagus nerve, and immune system Why ADHD, eating behaviors, medication side effects, and gut health may influence one another What emerging research suggests about early-life microbiome development How two clinical case examples illustrate the potential benefits of addressing digestive health Practical ways to support gut health through nutrition, sleep, stress management, and daily routines Why gut-focused strategies should complement individualized ADHD care rather than automatically replace medication Show notes: “Zonulin-dependent intestinal permeability in children diagnosed with mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis” by Asbjornsdottir, B., et al. “The association between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and gastrointestinal symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis” by Blake, S., Cannon, H., & Shantikumar, S. “Gut microbiome-mediated regulation of neuroinflammation” by Bostick, J. W., Schonhoff, A. M., & Mazmanian, S. K. “Immediate-release methylphenidate for attention deficit hyp...