However, when refined sugar is taken it enters the bloodstream too quickly and the brain triggers the production of more adrenaline in an attempt to redress the sugar balance. Many people have noted that the ADHD child craves sugar, but has a bad reaction to it. Some have stated that the child must have an allergy to refined sugar. Others suggest that sugars should be avoided at all costs. Another effect is the dumping of potassium from the body.
Potassium is a very important salt.
Very often the child craves 'salty' things, savoury things that contain salt. The problem is that they are getting the wrong type of salt. When these 2 things have been happening for an hour or so you will see a characteristic pallor come to the face. The main areas of the face are white, the upper lip has a blue tinge to it and there are dark rings under the eyes. This child is either seriously ill, or has been suffering Sensory Overload for a period of time.