Exploring ADHD, Nutrition, and Neurodevelopment: An Interview with Dr. Rachel V. GowIn this episode, Dr. Rachel V. Gow, a distinguished neuroscientist and neuropsychologist and the author of the highly acclaimed book “Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health", discusses her extensive research and personal journey focusing on the impact of nutrition on brain development and behaviour. Dr. Gow shares her experiences as a mother to a child with ADHD, her groundbreaking work on how diet influences cognitive function, and her advocacy for better public health understanding. She explains the challenges she faced within the educational system concerning her son's ADHD, the significance of omega-3 fatty acids, and the role of nutrition in early brain development. Dr. Gow also talks about her charity, Nutritious Minds Trust,  which aims to support children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families, offering diagnostic evaluations and community support. The episode highlights the importance of holistic approaches, community engagement, and understanding the biological basis of ADHD.To buy Rachel's book: https://amzn.to/2IPSHvlTo get involved with her charity: http://www.nutritiousminds.org/ 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Rachel V. Gow01:51 Rachel's Early Career and Personal Journey04:25 Challenges with Son's Education and Diagnosis07:30 Understanding ADHD and Its Implications18:50 Medication and Its Effects29:08 Exploring Nutritional Interventions36:24 Challenges in Preventative Health Research37:15 The Deceptive Food Industry38:55 Preventing Metabolic Diseases Through Diet39:45 Impact of Processed Foods on Health42:22 Early Childhood Nutrition and Brain Development43:23 The Role of Omega-3 in Neurodevelopment45:15 Nutritional Deficiencies and Cognitive Impairment52:37 The Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health54:53 Supporting Children with ADHD and Autism55:28 The Importance of Community and Support59:42 Nutritious Minds Trust Charity01:07:19 Advice for Parents of Children with ADHD01:10:25 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe List of Studies mentioned in this podcast:Hibbeln JR, Davis JM, Steer C, Emmett P, Rogers I, Williams C, Golding J. Maternal seafood consumption in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes in childhood (ALSPAC study): an observational cohort study. Lancet. 2007 Feb 17;369(9561):578-85. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60277-3. PMID: 17307104.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17307104/Golding J, Steer C, Emmett P, Davis JM, Hibbeln JR. High levels of depressive symptoms in pregnancy with low omega-3 fatty acid intake from fish. Epidemiology. 2009 Jul;20(4):598-603. doi: 10.1097/EDE.0b013e31819d6a57. PMID: 19289957.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19289957/Hibbeln JR. Depression, suicide and deficiencies of omega-3 essential fatty acids in modern diets. World Rev Nutr Diet. 2009;99:17-30. doi: 10.1159/000192992. Epub 2009 Jan 9. PMID: 19136836.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19136836Hibbeln JR, Gow RV. The potential for military diets to reduce depression, suicide, and impulsive aggression: a review of current evidence for omega-3 Support the showBuy Allegra's book, HTR: Hormone Tension Release on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/1KiWiaiFollow Allegra's Instagram account: @allegrafoxlieBook a session with Allegra by visiting her website: www.thefoxlieplan.com