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The team of researchers concluded that " the finding lends strong support for the case that food additives exacerbate hyperactive behaviors ( inattention, impulsivity and overactivity ) at least into middle childhood.

" That study examined the effect of artificial colors and a sodium benzoate preservative, and found both to be problematic for some children.

Further studies are needed to find out whether there are other additives that could have a similar effect, and it is unclear whether some disturbances can also occur in mood and concentration in some adults.

In the February 2008 issue of its publication, AAP Grand Rounds, the American Academy of Pediatrics concluded that a low-additive diet is a valid intervention for children with ADHD: