PEDIATRICS Vol. 65 No. 6 June 1980, pp. 1191-1192
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Ascorbic Acid, Dietary Restriction, and Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

P. L. Holborow 1

1 University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia 4067

The manipulation of diet to control hyperactive behavior in children has become popular, although not adequately proven.1-3 The use of vitamin C to control infections is in a similar state. A survey of children taking both a "low-salicylate" diet and vitamin C supplements has shown seemingly paradoxical changes in the incidence of sore throats and other upper respiratory illnesses.

Questionnaires were mailed to parents of children who had been maintained on a "low-salicylate" diet for at least six months, because of perceived hyperactivity.