Nutrition and ADHD
There are postings all over the net about natural alternatives to treat ADHD. I really do wish they would work for me! I tried the Omegas for approx. 6 months or so and seriously, they did make me feel calmer. BUT, they did nothing for my problems with attention and general stupidity. LOL!!
So, I am still taking the prescription stuff. Hey, its a heck of a lot cheaper when you have insurance. In researching nutrition etc. On the net.. I did come across some interesting things. I learned that Omegas are great for bipolar, depression, and anxiety disorders ( ah so that's why I felt calmer!! It slowed down that darned anxiety that follows me around.. )
Each of those problems affect attention and concentration also. So, to me, the ADHD symptoms would improve as a result of treating some of the comorbidities.
I have learned that it is especially important to make sure that one has all their vitamins and minerals each day also. There is a reason why so many say that they feel better when they are taking a multivitamin: they are giving their bodies what it needs.
Using my diet power software has taught me some of my own diet deficiencies. One of them was Iron. I found this info on Health 24 ( emphasis mine):
Signs of iron deficiency
Poor academic performance, particularly in young girls, appears to be eased by iron supplements. Iron has been shown to improve concentration. Other symptoms include repeated infections, loss of appetite, pallor, microcytic anaemia, brittle and ridged nails, smooth, red tongue - glossitis, hair loss and shortness of breath.
Source: http://www.health24.com/dietnfood/Whats_in_food/15-47-108-114.asp
The above started me thinking: what if some of my inattentiveness could be attributed an iron deficiency?? I know that it is not all of it. After all, I have had this problem all of my life, BUT being deficient in iron could exacerbate my ADHD symptoms.
It looks like a good multivitamin should be an integral part of any ADHDer's treatment plan - Whether he or she tries RX, homeopathic or dietetic treatment strategies.
So, I am still taking the prescription stuff. Hey, its a heck of a lot cheaper when you have insurance. In researching nutrition etc. On the net.. I did come across some interesting things. I learned that Omegas are great for bipolar, depression, and anxiety disorders ( ah so that's why I felt calmer!! It slowed down that darned anxiety that follows me around.. )
Each of those problems affect attention and concentration also. So, to me, the ADHD symptoms would improve as a result of treating some of the comorbidities.
I have learned that it is especially important to make sure that one has all their vitamins and minerals each day also. There is a reason why so many say that they feel better when they are taking a multivitamin: they are giving their bodies what it needs.
Using my diet power software has taught me some of my own diet deficiencies. One of them was Iron. I found this info on Health 24 ( emphasis mine):
Signs of iron deficiency
Poor academic performance, particularly in young girls, appears to be eased by iron supplements. Iron has been shown to improve concentration. Other symptoms include repeated infections, loss of appetite, pallor, microcytic anaemia, brittle and ridged nails, smooth, red tongue - glossitis, hair loss and shortness of breath.
Source: http://www.health24.com/dietnfood/Whats_in_food/15-47-108-114.asp
The above started me thinking: what if some of my inattentiveness could be attributed an iron deficiency?? I know that it is not all of it. After all, I have had this problem all of my life, BUT being deficient in iron could exacerbate my ADHD symptoms.
It looks like a good multivitamin should be an integral part of any ADHDer's treatment plan - Whether he or she tries RX, homeopathic or dietetic treatment strategies.
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