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“The suggestion is brown noise helps ADHD because it helps focus, concentration, and eliminating distractions from other noises you may hear,” says Dr. Santos. “It allows for you to have a consistent sound to hear versus a variety of different sound inputs that could decrease focus,” she adds. It’s important to note that the effect of brown noise on ADHD symptoms hasn’t really been studied, according to Dr. Santos. However, research has found white noise therapy may be beneficial for people with ADHD.
Is listening to brown noise safe?
Experts say there's no evidence to suggest using brown noise for sleep, relaxation, or focus is unsafe. "There are no safety concerns with any color noises, and previous research has shown some benefits to white noise," says Dr. Santos. "But no research studies to date have been done on brown noise," she adds.
Brown noise helps with sleep, relaxation, and ADHD symptoms: true or false?
While many TikTok videos make brown noise seem like the answer to a variety of health concerns, there isn't enough research to prove brown noise actually helps with sleep, relaxation, or ADHD symptoms. In fact, some evidence suggests ambient noise actually deters your ability to fall asleep. Overall, though, if you want to listen to brown noise while you sleep, chill, or study, it couldn't hurt to try it, according to experts.
