ADHD is associated with pain, the immune system, chronic illness, etc.
Researchers are uncovering ADHD’s links to these other health conditions
Washington Post - June 2026 PDF
- "A growing body of evidence suggests that people with ADHD may be at risk for anxiety, disordered eating, migraines, long covid and other problems."
Related in VitaminDWiki
- ADHD incidence: big increase during COVID
- ADHD shortens longevity by 9 years, increases many risks, Vitamin D can help
- More than 30% of Autistics also have ADHD
- Children with ADHD again helped by 50,000 IU weekly Vitamin D – RCT
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder treated by weekly 50,000 IU of vitamin D – RCT
- Pesticides increase risk of Cancers, Alz, ALS, Asthma, ADHD, etc. (all related to low vitamin D)
- Restless Legs Syndrome and ADHD strongly associated (no mention of vitamin D) – 2005
Stressors increase the risk of ADHD, pain, anxiety, chronic illnesses, etc
- 20+ chronic stressors result in poor health (most are fought by Vitamin D)
ADHD can be ASSOCIATED with other problems without being their CAUSE