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Chemical exposure and ADHD. Is There A Connection?
Is there a connection between chemical exposure and ADHD?
A growing body of evidence links chemical exposure to the development of ADD/ADHD in children. Some chemicals are more strongly implicated than others and some of the studies are inconclusive. However, the possible connection between toxic chemicals and ADD/ADHD cannot be ignored.
Following is a list of common chemicals implicated in the development of ADD/ADHD.
Phthalates
These ubiquitous chemicals are most often used to soften plastics and in cosmetics, lotions and also present in scented products as “fragrance stabilizers”. Studies have shown that pregnant women who used phthalate-containing cosmetics while pregnant were more likely to report behavioral problems with their children over the course of several years. They have also found that male children can tend to have more feminine behavior patterns. Korean studies have also shown a probable link between phthalate exposure and the development of ADHD. Read the rest of this entry »