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Attention Problems Plaguing Children May Be Treatable With Natural Supplements

In recent years fewer disorders affecting radicals in the brain, DMAE helps to
children have received more publicity regenerate and strengthen acetylcholine
than ADD and ADHD. ADD (Attention Deficit in the brain. Acetylcholine is involved
Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit in carrying messages between brain cells
Hyperactivity Disorder) are essentially and plays a large roll in learning and
the same; a biological condition based in memory. Taking supplements of DMAE has
the brain. New findings show that been shown to raise levels of this
managing this condition may be as simple crucial neurotransmitter in the brain and
as a natural supplement and nutritional leads to increased memory, concentration
balance. and focus. In studies, 70% of patients
Parents and teachers alike have been at a who took DMAE experienced improvement in
loss over the behavior of children and attention span and learning ability.
their inability to focus. The incapacity Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty
to complete schoolwork and behavioral acids are vital for brain function. One
problems disrupt the learning process of such omega-3 that has proven effective
the individual as well as other students for ADD/ADHD is DHA. DHA is found in cold
in the classroom environment. Estimates water fish and can be found in seaweed as
are up to 5% of school children, more well, which is used for vegetarian
than two million, are affected by ADD supplements of DHA. DHA is necessary for
ADHD. proper brain function, and the Western
Since their recognition and initial diet generally does not provide the
research, ADD and ADHD has been treated necessary levels. Fish oil supplements
by using pharmaceuticals with varying contain DHA and are recommended for the
results. Complaints of sleeplessness, treatment of ADHD.
paranoia, anxiety, weight loss and many Diets high in copper and low in zinc
others comprise the side effects of these create excessive aggression and
medications. These medications are not behavioral challenges. Zinc supplements
designed to treat or cure ADD/ADHD, only were given to children diagnosed with
to lessen symptoms. There is a growing ADHD in Tehran and after six weeks all
body of evidence that these drugs may showed improvement. A number of studies
lead to long term dependence, causing point to a definite link between zinc
issues in school and the workplace. deficiency and ADD/ADHD.
Preliminary studies suggest stimulant Children with ADD or ADHD are found to
medications such as Ritalin could be nearly always have a magnesium deficiency
carcinogenic. as well. This mineral is needed to
Doctors and researchers are looking into metabolize sugar and in turn for proper
natural treatments and gentler options brain energy and to fight mental stress.
for the relief of ADD/ADHD symptoms and A lack of magnesium almost always leads
potential causes. What has emerged is the to hyperactivity and aggression.
importance of nutritional support for Researchers find that magnesium taken
brain function and how essential internally can lead to a nearly immediate
nutrients can alleviate symptoms. In decrease in ADD or hyperactive behavior.
turn, helping children focus with the Phosphotidylserine has performed well in
benefit of supplements may be the clinical trials to treat ADD and ADHD. It
breakthrough needed to give parents and promotes cell integrity and balance in
school systems a much needed reprieve. the brain, leading to active and
The importance of nutrition and the increased cell to cell communication and
balance of our bodies has increasingly improved receptor function. Study
become the focus of medical study. participants were more lucid, possessed
Researchers look at deficiencies to find better memory and were better able to
what plagues us. Everything we ingest, cope while taking phosphotidylserine.
and equally as important, what we don't, As more studies are done, the findings
has an impact on how our minds and bodies reveal that many of the potential
behave. triggers of ADD and ADHD lie within the
Giving the mind and body a fighting brain chemistry. A diet containing too
chance is imperative to thinking well, many simple carbohydrates and not enough
which is just one of the reasons Grape protein or nutrient intake can often
Seed Extract is gaining steam as a induce symptoms mirroring that of ADHD.
promising treatment for ADD. Grape seed Additionally, additives and preservatives
extract is an antioxidant with twenty in quick-fix foods often served at
times the working power of vitamin C and schools and by busy parents can aggravate
more than double that for vitamin E. the symptoms of ADD and ADHD. It is
Investigation into supplements such as important to remember that supplements
DMAE, DHA, grape seed extract, magnesium, are not like drugs; they won't deliver an
phosphatidylserine, and zinc has also immediate result and other health factors
proven to be promising. must be considered along with their
Acting as an anti-oxidant against free intake.




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