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The primary cause of ADHD and depression is a deficiency of DHA from the alpha-linoleic pathway. DHA is required for brain health. As Americans, we eat on the go lots of packaged, processed foods containing trans fats. Trans fats are the major sabotaging agent. This man made chemical interferes with your body's ability to create DHA from food the food you eat.

Incredibly most people do not eat whole foods, but food loaded with these Trans fats. It is estimated that one third of youths in America , from four to nineteen years old, eat fast food daily. It has been reported the most common item ordered is chicken nuggets. The real clincher is the half life of trans fat (half life, from your days of chemistry is the length of time it takes for an item to cycle) is 51 days, that means in 102 days, twenty five percent of the negative effects caused by the trans fat is still interrupting with the body’s ability to make DHA.

The molecular shape of the Trans fat is T; the shape of healthy cell fat is C or Cis. Cell membranes are links of C's. The half life of Cis fat is 18 days. Research has shown positive results in a pilot programs participants in 3 weeks. The T shape of Trans fat creates altered cell membrane function.

With that said your body needs omega 3 fats, especially from fish oil, as they have DHA and EPA in them and help restore the deficiency. You can add them to your diet, but supplementing is also recommended, to see the best result. The research shows that you can note a change in 18 days of increasing the good fats your body needs to help your brain function better. It is also a good idea to reduce the bad fat in your diet. I use and recommend supplements from Nutrilite, as they have been around for 75 years and filter out contaminants from the fish oil that is there from polluted waters. They have a great omega 3 fish oil supplement that I take myself.

There is another product that is recommended, as it is known to help with mental focus and clarity. It is an arctic herb called rhodiola. It has been utilized in Siberia for years to help people mentally deal with the stresses of life there. Russian athletes have utilized it because of its positive effects on physical performance and endurance. We have heard great testimonies from our patients. One mom started her child on this in the mornings and after 2 weeks checked in with the teacher. She told the teacher nothing about what she had done, yet the teacher raved that her son’s behavior those last two weeks had been greatly improved. Testimonies of parents who supplemented with fish oil noted their child’s grades improving. In addition, children who were having trouble falling asleep in class, were able to stay alert and awake.

I have been excited to see people getting positive results, as ADD and ADHD can cause a lot of stress for families, whether it is the children who suffer with it or the parents. If you would like more information on how to get help with this problem, please call our office at 618-684-3344.