Are You Aware That Nutritional Deficiencies Play An Important Role In ADD/ADHD?
Research shows that without sufficient building blocks of the brain's nerve cell network, learning is cumbersome and delayed, concentration and attention to tasks cannot be sustained, and memory cannot be maintained. For children suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), life can be frustrating. They may find it impossible to sit quietly, focus on a task, or to work well with others; they often have difficulty mastering even basic skills.
When we look at the primary causes of ADD/ADHD, nutritional deficiencies are invariably near or at the top of the list. The other factors include genetics (a percentage of the parents have some form of ADD/ADHD that was undetected or undiagnosed when they were children), food allergies (common culprits like sugar, dairy, and wheat for example), and heavy metals (mercury and lead) have been implicated. According to studies I have seen, when examining the most common nutrients that are absent or lacking from recommended amounts in children, the following minerals consistently surface: zinc, magnesium and chromium. Each has specific functions in the body and the brain, and plays a role in helping to balance the right and left sides of the brain so that proper communication occurs improving overall focus and concentration, with less distractibility.
Attend Questions and Answers
There is a strong relation between zinc deficiencies and ADHD. Zinc is important for the metabolism of essential fatty acids. Children with ADHD are known to be both deficient in zinc and essential fatty acids. In addition, zinc works to create melatonin, important for regulating dopamine - a known factor associated with ADHD. According to a study completed by BMC Psychiatry there has been documented improvement of ADHD children with the supplementation of 55 mg of zinc. The standard Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for babies 7 months to 3 years is 3 mg, for children 4-8 years is 5 mg, for children and preteens 9-13 years is 8 mg and teenagers 14-18 years 11 mg boys/9 mg girls.
Certain medications may have interactions with zinc supplementation so you should consult with your physician first. Some of these medications include: ACE Inhibitors, Antibiotics, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Immunosuppressant Medications (corticosteroids, cyclosporine, etc), Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Penicillamine. Symptoms of zinc deficiencies consist of: growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation and impotence, eye and skin lesions, weight loss, delayed healing of wounds, taste abnormalities, mental lethargy and loss of appetite.
Växa’s Attend is a very comprehensive ADD/ADHD natural medication that includes 3 mg of zinc in every capsule. With the loading dose for children over 50 lbs the child will receive 12 mg of zinc and with the loading dose for teenagers and adults they will receive 18 mg of zinc. In addition, the product contains 70 mg of EFAs, 200 mg of medium chain triglycerides, 100 mg of flaxseed powder and over 300 mg of lipids. And these are just a few of the ingredients in this powerful alternative to stimulant pharmaceuticals.
The zinc used in Attend is OptiZinc. An antioxidant made by the InterHealth Co. in California, the same company that makes ChromeMate & ActiVin. It has shown synergistic effects with other antioxidants, exceeding the abilities of common vitamin antioxidants such as vitamin A, E, and C.
Complementary products to Attend: Extress that aids in a reduction of hyperactivity, and Memorin that aids in the enhancement of memory function, both contain OptiZinc as well. Extress contains 1 mg of zinc per capsule and Memorin+ contains 2 mg of zinc per capsule. Other Växa products that contain zinc are Daily Essentials (for teens and adults), Vaxa Buddies (for children) and Nutritionizer (for children, teens and adults alike).
When we look at the primary causes of ADD/ADHD, nutritional deficiencies are invariably near or at the top of the list. The other factors include genetics (a percentage of the parents have some form of ADD/ADHD that was undetected or undiagnosed when they were children), food allergies (common culprits like sugar, dairy, and wheat for example), and heavy metals (mercury and lead) have been implicated. According to studies I have seen, when examining the most common nutrients that are absent or lacking from recommended amounts in children, the following minerals consistently surface: zinc, magnesium and chromium. Each has specific functions in the body and the brain, and plays a role in helping to balance the right and left sides of the brain so that proper communication occurs improving overall focus and concentration, with less distractibility.
Attend Questions and Answers
There is a strong relation between zinc deficiencies and ADHD. Zinc is important for the metabolism of essential fatty acids. Children with ADHD are known to be both deficient in zinc and essential fatty acids. In addition, zinc works to create melatonin, important for regulating dopamine - a known factor associated with ADHD. According to a study completed by BMC Psychiatry there has been documented improvement of ADHD children with the supplementation of 55 mg of zinc. The standard Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for babies 7 months to 3 years is 3 mg, for children 4-8 years is 5 mg, for children and preteens 9-13 years is 8 mg and teenagers 14-18 years 11 mg boys/9 mg girls.
Certain medications may have interactions with zinc supplementation so you should consult with your physician first. Some of these medications include: ACE Inhibitors, Antibiotics, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Immunosuppressant Medications (corticosteroids, cyclosporine, etc), Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Penicillamine. Symptoms of zinc deficiencies consist of: growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation and impotence, eye and skin lesions, weight loss, delayed healing of wounds, taste abnormalities, mental lethargy and loss of appetite.
Växa’s Attend is a very comprehensive ADD/ADHD natural medication that includes 3 mg of zinc in every capsule. With the loading dose for children over 50 lbs the child will receive 12 mg of zinc and with the loading dose for teenagers and adults they will receive 18 mg of zinc. In addition, the product contains 70 mg of EFAs, 200 mg of medium chain triglycerides, 100 mg of flaxseed powder and over 300 mg of lipids. And these are just a few of the ingredients in this powerful alternative to stimulant pharmaceuticals.
The zinc used in Attend is OptiZinc. An antioxidant made by the InterHealth Co. in California, the same company that makes ChromeMate & ActiVin. It has shown synergistic effects with other antioxidants, exceeding the abilities of common vitamin antioxidants such as vitamin A, E, and C.
Complementary products to Attend: Extress that aids in a reduction of hyperactivity, and Memorin that aids in the enhancement of memory function, both contain OptiZinc as well. Extress contains 1 mg of zinc per capsule and Memorin+ contains 2 mg of zinc per capsule. Other Växa products that contain zinc are Daily Essentials (for teens and adults), Vaxa Buddies (for children) and Nutritionizer (for children, teens and adults alike).
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