Mar 9 • ADHD & Health
Gut Health & ADHD: The Overlooked Connection
If your ADHD feels way worse on some days than others, your gut might be a place to start looking. The gut and brain are constantly talking back and forth through the gut-brain axis (which is a big a** nerve that goes from the brain and inserts into every major organ), your gut bacteria directly influence neurotransmitter production (neuro-transmitters are the electrical impulses that run about and down the nerve from the brain to the organs "talking)—especially dopamine and serotonin. When your gut is inflamed or dysbiotic (bad bacteria outweighing the good), it can lead to increased brain fog, impulsivity, emotional swings, and even worsened focus. Many ADHD symptoms are amplified by poor gut health because 90% of serotonin and a significant portion of dopamine are produced in the gut. If your gut is struggling, your brain is, too. Which also means your ADHD is feeling it...
🔥 Pro Tip: Start your day with fermented foods + protein. Most people with ADHD grab carbs (sugars -looking for dopamine right away) first thing in the morning, which can spike blood sugar and lead to a crash in dopamine levels. Instead, try a protein-rich breakfast (like eggs, meat, or a high-quality protein shake) paired with fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, or kefir. The protein gives your brain the building blocks for dopamine, while fermented foods feed the gut bacteria that produce neurotransmitters.
Better gut = better focus. Try this for a week and see the difference.
What's your go-to "sugar breakfast"?
What can you choose instead this week?
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Gut Health & ADHD: The Overlooked Connection
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