HELP WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children. Nutrition is commonly cited as a cause for ADD. Statistics and studies show that a significant number of ADD children are deficient in fatty acids and key amino acids. The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has a profound affect on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADD. For many people, nutrition & supplementation alone can effectively work as an ADD/ADD alternative treatment.

A growing body of research points to nutritional deficiencies - especially with essential fatty acids and amino acids - as a contributing factor to Attention Deficit Disorder and learning deficiencies.

• Researchers first tied Attention Deficit Disorder ADD with lower essential fatty acid in 1981. Studies examining essential fatty acid blood levels in children with behavioral problems in 1983 confirmed this Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition connection.
• A 1995 study comparing essential fatty acid levels in ADD boys against a control group of boys without ADD found significantly lower levels of Omega-3 fatty acids.
• In 1996 Purdue University researchers have found that boys with low blood levels of Omega-3 fatty acids have a greater frequency of Attention Deficit Disorder ADD.
• A George Washington University School of Medicine study found that hyperactive children who ate a meal high in protein did equally well, and sometimes better, in school than non-hyperactive kids.
• An Oxford University (England) study evaluated the effects of fatty acid supplementation in average intelligence children with significant reading and writing disabilities. The ADD symptoms in children receiving essential fatty acids significantly improved over the children in the control group receiving a placebo.

Physicians predominately use stimulant drugs such as Ritalin or Focalin for Attention Deficit Disorder but studies show that Attention Deficit Disorder ADD children whose treatment program includes only stimulant medication remain at a high risk for vandalism, petty crime, frequency of alcoholic intoxication and street drug abuse. Additionally, prescription ADD medications can cause potentially harmful side effects, addiction, and does not treat the cause the Attention Deficit Disorder on a nutritional level which is most important. Use of some natural stimulant supplements to treat ADD has become increasingly prevalent due to the lack of negative & harmful side effects, addictive qualities, and particularly, the clear efficacy they have shown, especially in critical vitamin and amino acid replacement as well as stimulant and focusing effects.

Nutrition and diet, then, is one of the first treatments to consider, even if traditional ADD stimulant drug treatment is being required. To give examples of how an ounce of prevention can be worth so much: fatty acids (now known to be pivotal in avoiding & reversing ADD) are used to make brain and nerve tissue in the body and are crucial for proper growth, mental function, the immune system and brain development. The body cannot produce the two fatty acids families, Omega-3 and Omega-6, on its own and therefore must receive these key Attention Deficit Disorder ADD nutrition ingredients through diet and supplementation.

Although the typical Western diet is high in the Omega-6 family of fatty acids (found in corn, sunflower, canola and safflower oil, margarine, vegetable oil and shortening), most Americans are highly deficient in Omega-3.

Learning specialists now believe many childhood behavior and learning problems are associated with Omega-3 deficiencies. This deficiency has a greater impact on males because their requirements for essential fatty acids are, in general, much higher.

ADD adults and parents of ADD children should include food high in Omega-3 fatty acids daily. That said, many children simply will not eat the Omega-3 rich tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines.

Flax seed and flax oil are the richest plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids and offers Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition vital to support healthy childhood behavioral and IQ development. Research has found that fish oil contains DHA, not found in plant sources, so it is always best to supplement with fish oil, even flax oils are beneficial.

In addition to the positive affects on brain functioning, fish oil and flax oil also work to prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. They help soften skin, balance energy, burn fat, stimulate the metabolism, strengthen the immune system, manage diabetes, help prevent autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. They can also help alleviate PMS and some menopause symptoms.

Most studies conducted on the affects of essential fatty acids found that at least 10 weeks of supplementation is needed to adequately raised fatty acid levels in brain cells. Follow a diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids for at least 10 weeks, and preferably 12 weeks, before judging the effectiveness of nutrition on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADD symptoms.

Essential fatty acids are not the only element needed when addressing Attention Deficit Disorder ADD nutrition. Amino acids, from which protein is made, are an integral element since amino acids and essential fatty acids are both needed to work in the body. Therefore, adding quality protein is a key in Attention Deficit Disorder nutrition.

Attention deficit and hyperactive people can greatly reduce the level of unfocused or misdirected energy simply by starting the day with a protein based breakfast. A solid protein breakfast can increase concentration, reduce restlessness and increase mental and physical calm. Supplement with Omega 3, and try the use of a mild mood-elevating stimulant with breakfast to increase wellness and focus throughout the day. Some herbal formulas are being used successfully to help with ADD and ELEVERA has a track-record of effective assistance in this area. Try ELEVERA and see the benefits for yourself, without the harmful side-effects and addictive nature of Focalin or Ritalin. (Check with your physician before trying any new drug or supplement. ELEVERA is not meant to be a cure or medical treatment, but an intelligent alternative in nutritional supplementation. These choices can help us deal with health problems, often averting them, without resorting to harmful drugs.)

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