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There are many all natural supplements on the market for treating and dealing
with the symptoms of ADD/ADHD.
In this article we will talk about 3 different
ones, including Progressive Health's
Listol, an all natural vitamin supplement that will:
Increase attention span and focus
Increase information processing
Mental consistency
Decrease impulsiveness
Listol
Listol is
an all natural supplement that helps with the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. It works for
adults and children. The ingredients in Listol include:
Vitamin B6 -Pyridoxine is essential for proper function of the nervous
system.
Iron - Research indicates that iron deficiency is associated with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children.
Magnesium - In a study of 116 children with ADHD magnesium deficiency was
observed in 95% of the subjects. Analysis of the data showed a correlation
between levels of magnesium and the quotient of development to freedom from
distractibility.
Zinc - A study conducted to explore the relationship of zinc nutrition to
the severity of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in
a middle-class American sample with well-diagnosed ADHD showed that serum
zinc levels correlated at with parent-teacher-rated inattention.
Copper - When supplementing with zinc it is always important to take
additional copper to prevent deficiency of this trace mineral, as zinc and
copper compete for absorption. Furthermore, copper levels are observed to be
lower in children with hyperactivity.
Phosphatidylserine - An essential phospholipid, phosphatidylserine can
ameliorate symptoms of ADHD.
Di-Methyl Glycine - Abnormal glucose metabolism is a proposed contributor to
ADHD and treatment with dimethyl glycine may improve symptoms of
hypoglycemia, which can occur in some patients with ADHD.
Glycine - Glycine is a basic amino acid which is vital for proper nervous
system function.
GABA Powder - GABA pathways in the brain appear to play a role in certain
cognitive disorders like ADHD.
DMAE Bitartatrate - DMAE is a precursor for phosphatidylcholine, an
important phospholipid in the brain. Supplementation with DMAE has
demonstrated improvements in hyperkinesis, an older term for ADHD.
Huperzine A Extract - This natural compound is drawing much attention for
its effects on cognitive function, enhancing memory and treating cognitive
deficits.
Another product on the market is called Synaptol. This is an all natural
product that helps to:
Ease hyperactivity and restlessness
Calm, soothe and reduce mood swings
Enhance concentration, memory and attention span
Support alertness and mental focus
Calm over-active minds
Calm impulsiveness and aggression
The key ingredients in Synaptol are:
Aloe barbadensis extract 200:1 - has been proven to have a diverse array of
benefits as an antibiotic, astringent pain reliever and cell growth
stimulator in the central nervous system, supporting mental clarity.
Tragacanth gum - increases the production of interferon and cell to cell
communication, especially in the brain.
Beta-Glucan 1,3/1,6 - supports the production and activity of macrophages.
This white blood cell is part of your cellular defense team and is also a
free radical scavenger.
Arabinogalactan - is a phytonutrient fiber has shown beneficial effects on
healthy digestive flora and mental focus.
Ghatti gum - is a complex polysaccharide, which as a natural source of
calcium, magnesium and potassium, supports healthy brain activity.
Guar gum - is a soluble fiber that reduces cardio-vascular disease and
promotes healthy cellular renewal.
VAXA Attend
Another product on the market the helps with the symptoms of ADD/ADHD is
called Vaxa Attend. It can help with:
Calming and reducing stress and frustration.
Focusing attention and improving concentration.
Attend contains over 70 natural vitamin, nutritional, herbal and homeopathic
ingredients. The specifically designed vitamin and nutrient formula
effectively improves ADHD symptoms in children and adults without side
effects.
Ingredients include essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamin,
minerals, specially targeted nutritionals, an endo-membrane lipid complex
and homeopathic remedies to provide a broad spectrum of treatment to improve
attention, impulsivity, and motor restlessness in children and adults. With
over 70 different ingredients in Vaxa Attend, the 2 key ingredients are:
Lithium Bromatum - As a Homeopathic or used simply as a micro-nutritional,
it has demonstrated effectiveness against the following symptomology:
apoplexy, hemiplegic, numbness, vertigo, headache, and thickness of speech,
epilepsy, prolonged metal exertion, flushed face, insomnia.
Lithium Carbonicum - Used as Homeopathic Medicine, it has demonstrated
effectiveness against the following symptomology: a good deal of confusion
in the head. -veil before eyes -headache - rheumatic soreness in heart
region - Pressing from within outward. Paralytic stiffness all over,
cerebral congestion, insomnia, epilepsy and threatened apoplexy. - scabby,
tettery eruption on hands, head, cheeks, rough rash all over the body, much
loose epithelium, tough dry itchy skin - Dizzy states with ringing in ears.
