| ADHD can cover several behavioral problems: | | | | do know this: it’s one of the most |
| inattentiveness, being over-active or too impulsive, or a | | | | commonly-diagnosed behavioral problems. As much as |
| combination of these. While most research into ADHD | | | | 5 percent of schoolagedchildren have this disorder. |
| has focused on children, recent research suggests that | | | | The brain-boosting power of B-12: proven vital to |
| the symptoms continue into adulthood in up to 50% of | | | | mental wellness, essential to healthy lives. There are |
| adults who had the disorder in childhood. | | | | prescription drugs available to treat this disorder. But as |
| Some ADHD-type behaviors are to be expected in | | | | you may know, these powerful drugs can have |
| children, but when several symptoms occur that | | | | serious side effects. There is strong clinical evidence to |
| exceed the normal range for a child’s age, a | | | | support the link between essential nutrients and |
| diagnosis of ADHD may be made. If you’re a | | | | vitamins – particularly Vitamin B-12 – and mental |
| concerned parent or grandparent, you should beaware | | | | function. Studies have shown that a B-12 deficiency |
| of the signs and symptoms. ADHD isn’t restricted | | | | maydecrease levels of substances needed to transmit |
| to children. It’s a long-term condition, but adults can | | | | nerve signals. This reduced ability to transmit nerve |
| often better control their behavior, and disguise their | | | | signals has shown up in brain tests conducted on |
| symptoms. | | | | children with ADHD. |
| ADHD symptoms are grouped into two categories: 1. | | | | In people of any age, this problem with nerve signals |
| Inattentiveness 2. Hyperactivity and impulsivity. Some | | | | can lessen or damage mental functioning. Other |
| children with ADHD may have a combination of these | | | | research indicates that those who have a B-12 |
| symptoms. the symptoms that make up AdHd: lack of | | | | deficiency can have mental and physical problems, |
| attention, surplus of activity and impulsive behavior. | | | | including inability to focus and forgetfulness. |
| Inattentiveness 1. Doesn’t pay attention to details, or | | | | So, in addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise, I |
| makes careless errors in workor school assignments | | | | recommend that everyone get enough essential |
| 2. Has trouble maintaining attention in work or play 3. | | | | vitamins like B-12. One of the best ways to make sure |
| Doesn’t seem to listen when spoken to 4. | | | | that you or a loved one get enough B-12 is to take |
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| Tends to lose items needed for tasks or activities, | | | | absorption of B-12 into your bloodstream, for maximum |
| such as toys, pencils or books 8. Is easily distracted 9. | | | | benefit. |
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| Hyperactivity 1. Has restless hands or feet, or squirms | | | | recommended intake of B-12, B-6 and Folic Acid. |
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| 4. Has trouble playing quietly 5. Is often excessively | | | | ourselves and our loved ones to do all we can to |
| active or talkative | | | | promote optimum health. During National ADHD Month, I |
| Impulsivity 1. Blurts out answers before questions are | | | | encourage you to enjoy and share the proven |
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| games. | | | | age 10. |
| While the cause of ADHD isn’t yet pinpointed, we | | | | |