3 Nutrients Your ADHD-Child Needs
“She’s just like tigger! She never stops bouncing.” My friend exclaimed during a play date when my oldest was just 7 years old.
She wasn’t wrong.
This kid never seemed to stop moving. Always bouncing, swinging, jumping on the trampoline or doing cartwheels around the house.
This only go worse when she developed PANDAS, and as a mom- I couldn’t keep up. I was exhausted of having to redirect her all day long. I felt like I had to be her brain and it was so much work just to get through the day.
I really didn’t want to put her on medication- she was so young and I knew they werent without risks, but to be honest… it felt like my only option. So I started doing some research. I spent 15 years working in acute care pediatrics at a local inner city hospital- research is my jam, so I got to work seeing if there was something we could do naturally to help her.
While medication can be helpful, it is not without side effects like weight loss, stunted growth, etc. and the benefits need to be weighed heavily with the risks.
Can nutrition help fill in the gaps and support our kids with ADHD?
the short answer is YES!
1: Kids with ADHD tend to have higher heavy metals because they aren’t eliminating them properly. Those metals compete with vital nutrients: Zinc, magnesium and iron. Supplementing with these 3 minerals showed statistically significant improvement in symptoms. (source, source)
2: Saffron: Derived from a flower, and is full of antioxidants that have been shown clinically to improve symptoms of ADHD. Saffron also supports a normal dopamine response which is often low in people with ADHD. (source)
3: Omega fatty acids: There is a protective layer of fat around the neurons in the brain that allows for better communication between the brain in the body. Eating a diet rich in healthy fats helps to protect the brain, reducing ADHD symptoms.
We all want to provide the best support for our children which may include a combination of therapeutic modalities. I recommend starting with one or more of the options above and seeing what helps your child the most!
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