Daily Supplements for ADHD and total Brain Health

Daily ADHD and Brain Health supplements for a Lifetime:

Take these supplements to help prevent and treat depression, anxiety, memory, ADHD, dementia, alzheimers, & overall Brain Health

This list is from an excellent book called ‘Grain Brain’ by Dr David Perlmutter, MD

DHA. DHA is a powerful antioxidant and crutial for ADHD and brain health. Look for a DHA supplement that comes with EPA. A good DHA supplement comes from marine algae, Cod liver oil, or a fish oil supplement. 

Adults: Take 1000mg 1x/day.

Babies up to 18months: 100mg daily

Children: 200mg daily

Children with ADHD: 400 mg daily

Alphalipoic fatty acid is a powerful antioxidant. 300mg daily

Coconut oil. Take 1 tsp 1x/day. Take it straight or cook with it when preparing meals.  The MCFAs are crucial for ADHD and brain health.  MCFAs improve memory function.  Coconut oil is the only way to get MCFAs.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone.  It is a happy hormone that reduces depression, anxiety, and systemic inflammation. New research suggests an optimal level of Vitamin D is 80-100ng/mL. If you’re blood level is under 50mg/dL, then take 10,000iu 1x/day until your blood level reaches 80-100mg/dL. Aim for a maintenance dose of 3000 - 5000 IU 1x/day after optimal level is reached  

Resveratrol. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant. It is a water-soluble supplement so take 100mg capsule 2x/day.  Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol-rich flavenoid found in grapes and is one of the great NRF2 activators. It slows down the aging process, boosts blood flow to the brain, promotes heart health, and curbs fat cells by inhibiting their development. It also has a favorable effect on gut bacteria  

Turmeric. Take turmeric 500mg 2x/day for the benefit of the curcumin in the turmeric

Probiotics.  Probiotics for gut/brain health. A good probiotic supplement contains at least 10 strains of bacteria, including lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifido bacterium, and has at least 10 billion active bacteria per capsule. Take 1 capsule at a time on an emply stomach at least 30-60 min before a meal. Take up to 3x/day

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Zinc and Vitamin B6, with the help of L. Acidofolis and Bifidobacterium  increases GABA and debaters ADHD

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Coconut Oil enhances Brainpower and Memory

Article from veryhealthy.life

Unrefined Coconut Oil is a powerful superfood that has a huge list of health benefits.

The MCFAs present in unrefined coconut oil has been proven to help older adults with memory problems. One study showed that all the patients had an improvement in memory function after taking MCFAs. MCFAs are absorbed right away in the body and don’t have to use insulin. MCFAs can fuel brain cells very efficiently. Scientists are discovering more benefits of coconut oil every month. If you’re looking to incorporate more superfoods into your diet, start with coconut oil.