Medical history and physical examination may reveal signs of nutritional deficiencies. These should be evaluated by appropriate medical tests and be properly treated. There is no specific vitamin deficiency that has been associated with Tourette syndrome. However, individuals may be helped by nutritional supplementation for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Antioxidants are recommended to everyone in a form that is well tolerated.
Folic acid is important for neurologic functioning and detoxification.
Hypoglycemia, food allergy, food addiction and nutritional imbalances are related. Caffeine should be eliminated from the diet. Some allergic individuals have vitamin dependencies. This means they require higher amounts of certain nutrients to function optimally. Some chemically sensitive individuals benefit from nutritional supplements due to multiple problems.