Longer Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer ADHD Symptoms in Children
SciTechDaily
A large-scale study found that longer periods of exclusive breastfeeding are associated with fewer ADHD symptoms in children up to age eight, even after adjusting for genetic and sociodemographic factors. This protective effect was most pronounced when exclusive breastfeeding lasted up to six months and remained detectable through early childhood. However, researchers caution that the relationship is complex and likely influenced by shared genetics and other environmental factors rather than solely causation.
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