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Jul 20, 2026 17 min

Do Artificial Food Additives Cause ADHD?

from Rethinking Wellness Hosted by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Christy answers an audience question about whether artificial food colorings and other additives really have any impact on ADHD. Get full show notes and references on Substack, and upgrade to a paid subscription for lots more like this! Ask a question of your own for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold. Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe

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