ADD/ADHD and Nutritional Facts.

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ADD/ADHD and Nutritional Facts ADD/ADHD and Nutritional FactsJoAnn GuestFeb 25, 2004 14:44 PSThttp://www.blockcenter.com/pages/pages_news.asp#6Vitamin A (Beta Carotene): Aids Memory, Learning. A study in micesuggests that vitamin A plays an important role in learning andmemory, a finding that researchers say underscores concerns aboutvitamin A deficiency in some 190 million children throughout theworld. December issue of the Journal Neuron as quoted in Jan 08(Reuters Health.)Thiamine: When patients with evidence of thiamine deficiency weresupplemented, their behavior improved. Lonsdale D, Shamberger R, AmJ Chin Nutr 33(2):205-1 1, 1980.Niacin (vitamin B3): Supplementation may be helpful for the symptomsof hyperactivity, deteriorating school

performance, perceptualchanges and inability to acquire or maintain social relationships.Hoffer, A, Vitamin B3 Dependent Child, Schizophrenia, 3:107-113,1971.Pyridoxine (vitamin B6): Was found to be more effective thanmethylphenidate (Ritalin) in treating a groupof hyperactive children in a double-blind, crossover study. APreliminary Study of the Effect of PyridoxineAdministration to a Subgroup of Hyperkinetic children: A Double-blind,crossover Comparison with Methylphenidate, Coleman, et al, Bid.Psychiatry, Vol. 14, No. 5, 1979, pp. 741-751.When B6 Pyridoxine was given to hyperactive children with low bloodserotonin levels, their hyperactivity disappeared and serotoninlevelsreturned to normal. The effect of pyridoxine hydrochloride on bloodserotonin and pyridoxal phosphate contents in hyperactive children,Pediatrics, 55:437-41, 1975.Magnesium: Deficiency in children is characterized by

excessivefidgeting, anxious, restlessness, psychomotor instability andlearning difficulties in presence of normal IQ. Clinical Aspects ofChronic Magnesium Deficiency, Seelig, Mildred, Magnesium in Healthand Disease, Spectrum Publishing, 1980.Calcium: Hyperactivity may be due to calcium deficiency and mayimprove on supplementation. Drugging the American Child, Walker S.J.Learn. Disabil, 8:354, 1975Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Flax Oil): A greater number of behaviorproblems assessed by the Connorfs Rating Scale, temper tantrums andsleep problems were reported in boys age 6-12 with lower total omega-3 fatty acid concentrations. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Boys withBehavior, Learning and Health Problems, Stevens, et al, Physiologyand Behavior, 1996DMAE: a neurotransmitter precursor, has been used to improvebehaviors, mental concentration, puzzle solving ability andorganization(J.Pediatrics,1958).DHA: is an

omega-3 Fatty Acid that is necessary for braindevelopment and functioning. DHA may improve mood and memory anddeficient levels correlate with behavioral problems in children. DHAis found in breast milk and is necessary for optimal development ofthe eyes and the brain.Zinc: Association suggested between zinc deficiency and ADHD. Serumzinc levels in ADHD group were significantly lower than controls,Zinc Deficiency in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Toren,et al, Biol. Psychiatry, 1996;40:1308-1310.Zinc deficiency may make children irritable, tearful, sullen andhave gaze aversion, Moyna han, Zinc Deficiency and Disturbances ofMood and Visula Behavior, Lancet, 1:91, 1976.Sucrose: may cause a ten times increase in adrenaline levels inchildren resulting in difficulty concentrating, irritability andanxiety. Jones, Tim, Borg W. et al, Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 1,126 (2) Feb 1995, pp. 171

-177.Sucrose: may cause increase in inappropriate behavior and decrementin performance. Journal of Abnormal Child Psych. 1986 14(4):565-77.Sucrose: Overly aggressive behavior may be associated with elevatedsugar intake. Schauss, A., Diet, Crime and Delinquency, ParkerHouse, 1980.Important Facts About ADHD¡ ADHD was voted into existence by the American PsychiatricAssociation.¡ There is no objective test to identify ADHD.¡ Experts from across the U.S. at a recent NIH conference failed toprovide any scientific evidence to validate ADHD.¡ It's a known fact that allergies affect the ability to think andlearn.¡ Schools, using Child Protective Services and the courts, areforcing parents to drug their children.¡ Some students are not prepared for learning in a structuredclassroom situation.¡ Children can learn how to learn to succeed in school.¡

Side-effects of drugs used for ADHD include cardiac arrhythmiasand psychosis.¡ According to a DEA Report: "Ritalin is structurally andpharmacologically similar to amphetamines and cocaine and has thesame dependency profile.Ritalin produces amphetamine and cocaine-like reinforcing effectsincluding increased rate of euphoria and drug liking.Treatment with Ritalin in childhood predisposes takers to cocaine'sreinforcing effects."¡ Basic physiology and research support the fact that sugar canhave a negative affect on children's behavior, learning andattention.¡ Nutritional deficiencies can cause attention and behaviorsymptoms.¡ There are many health and learning problems that cause ADHDsymptoms, many of which can be dealt with at home.http://www.blockcenter.com/pages/pages_news.asp#6_________________JoAnn Guestmrsjo-http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest After all, they (the pro-vaccine lobbyists) say to themselves, you can't make an omelette withoutbreaking eggs. But the eggs being broken are small, helpless, and innocent babies, while the omelette is being enjoyed by the pediatricians and vaccine manufacturers. - Harris L. Coulter, PhD

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Jagannath,

Thanks for researching this very important information.

The question I have for you and other Vaidyas is regarding diet.

Would the advice be to give a diet according to the doshas i.e. Pitta

where the child displays anger and hyperactive all the time, Vata -

erratic. Kapha - inattention, cannot be bothered.

Similarly which Ayur herbs and dosage would be safe for these

kids 4 to 7 years age group.

I am confident in my own practice of prescribing diets and herbs to

adults, but I do not have much expereince with the exception of

Brahmi in administering herbs to kids.

Many thanks

Ray

 

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