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Potential Nutritional Treatment for ADD/ADHD
Dr. David Rabiner’s Attention Research Update drew my attention to a recent spate of research articles on the potential of omega‑3 fatty acid dietary supplementation to help treat ADD/ADHD. Stimulant medication for children with ADD/ADHD has been the predominant treatment for years. Thus far, it has been quite successful, but we have yet to see the long term effects of chronic medication. Given that, it is worth at least investigating alternative therapies that can be used either in place of or in conjunction with traditional pharmaceutical and behavioral treatment. As one of the four pillars of brain health, nutrition has a significant impact on both physical structures in the body and behavior. Nutritional research though is often difficult to conduct. It is unethical to withhold essential nutrients from people and nutrients work synergistically, which makes it difficult to discern the effect of one nutrient versus another.
Read MoreBrain Health and Alzheimer’s disease
from Brain Fitness 101: Answers to Your Top 25 Questions. Does a brain fitness program prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? Studies have shown mentally active people have lower rates and later onset of symptoms for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. These diseases involve a number of variables like family history, physical fitness, nutrition, and brain fitness. People who remain intellectually active and engage in hobbies reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by one third.
Read MoreNutritional Supplements and Brain Fitness
Well, the idea that you can just pop a pill to improve your memory and attention lost some ground today. The Associated Press released an article on DHEA, a steroid precursor to testosterone and estrogen used to improve athletic performance, increase sex drive, and reduce fat as well as fight diabetes and heart disease. The…
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