{"id":2017279,"date":"2026-06-29T13:35:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017279"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:35:26","slug":"breastfeeding-linked-to-lower-adhd-symptoms-in-young-children-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017279","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding linked to lower ADHD symptoms in young children, study finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/76\/29\/1200x675_cmsv2_c1267a1a-0233-5b64-b9d5-c93a1af72d14-9817629.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2905891-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2905891\" data-cid=\"9818017\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2905891-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img 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loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway found an association between how long mothers breastfeed and the likelihood of their child developing ADHD symptoms. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is well established that psychiatric symptoms and disorders can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors,\u201d said Berit Skretting Solberg, a psychiatrist and researcher at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, and senior consultant at Betanien Hospital. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe found that the longer a child was exclusively breastfed (up to six months), the lower the level of ADHD symptoms at ages three, five, and eight years,\u201d added Solberg. <\/p>\n<p>The researchers analysed data from more than 37,000 children born in Norway between 1999 and 2009, tracking breastfeeding patterns and following up at ages three, five and eight. <\/p>\n<p>They found that any breastfeeding was associated with reduced ADHD symptoms, but the effect increased with both the duration and intensity, peaking with exclusive breastfeeding up to six months.<\/p>\n<p>The study also found significant differences between the sexes, with girls showing the strongest associations at all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Solberg noted that while heredity is probably the strongest risk factor for ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders are shaped by multiple factors. <\/p>\n<p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural and neurodevelopmental condition characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is usually diagnosed during childhood. <\/p>\n<p>There is no cure for ADHD, but treatments include behavioural therapy and medication. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">AI tool could help predict ADHD in children years before a formal diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The importance of breastfeeding<\/h2>\n<p>Breast milk is the primary food source for several months for most children. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and for children to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, meaning no other foods or liquids \u2014 including water \u2014 are provided. <\/p>\n<p>The researchers suggest several biological mechanisms may explain the link. Breastmilk contains macronutrients, vitamins, pre- and probiotics, immune components and other biologically active components that can shape brain development in early life. <\/p>\n<p>Despite these benefits, many women do not breastfeed for the recommended duration, or at all. The study found that participants breastfed fully for fewer than four months on average. <\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons why women do not breastfeed. 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The new trend tuber for coffee, cakes and ice cream<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2905093-pos4-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2905093\" data-cid=\"9814446\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Recent outbreaks of so-called &#8216;flesh-eating bacteria&#8217;<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2905520-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2905520\" data-cid=\"9816450\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    UV face masks and cooling ties: Heat strategies beyond Europe<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">Children who are exclusively breastfed during their first six months of life show lower risks of ADHD symptoms, a new study has found.Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway found an association between how long mothers breastfeed and the likelihood of their child developing ADHD symptoms.\u00a0\u201cIt is well established that psychiatric symptoms and disorders can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors,\u201d said Berit Skretting Solberg, a psychiatrist and researcher at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, and senior consultant at Betanien Hospital.\u00a0\u201cWe found that the longer a child was exclusively breastfed (up to six months), the lower the level of ADHD symptoms at ages three, five, and eight years,\u201d added Solberg.\u00a0The researchers analysed data from more than 37,000 children born in Norway between 1999 and 2009, tracking breastfeeding patterns and following up at ages three, five and eight.\u00a0They found that any breastfeeding was associated with reduced ADHD symptoms, but the effect increased with both the duration and intensity, peaking with exclusive breastfeeding up to six months.The study also found significant differences between the sexes, with girls showing the strongest associations at all ages.Solberg noted that while heredity is probably the strongest risk factor for ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders are shaped by multiple factors.\u00a0Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)\u00a0is a behavioural and neurodevelopmental condition characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is usually diagnosed during childhood.\u00a0There is no cure for ADHD, but treatments include behavioural therapy and medication.\u00a0The importance of breastfeedingBreast milk is the primary food source for several months for most children. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and for children to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, meaning no other foods or liquids \u2014 including water \u2014 are provided.\u00a0The researchers suggest several biological mechanisms may explain the link. Breastmilk contains macronutrients, vitamins, pre- and probiotics, immune components and other biologically active components that can shape brain development in early life.\u00a0Despite these benefits, many women do not breastfeed for the recommended duration, or at all. The study found that participants breastfed fully for fewer than four months on average.\u00a0There are many reasons why women do not breastfeed. 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