Posted by jparsell82 on October 24, 2003, at 12:58:30
In reply to ADD alternative strategies, posted by DSCH on October 23, 2003, at 21:23:02
> I'm starting this thread up so Francesco and I will have a place to talk supplements again, but if anyone wants to weigh in that would be great. :-)
>
> Here's what I consider the basics for combating ADD of all the various types right now, i.e. the ones to try to first:
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> L-tyrosine
> vitamins B6 and C
>
> With these being tried next:
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> zinc
> magnesium
> calcium
> potassium
> vitamins A, E, and the other Bs
> fish oils/omega-3 fatty acids
> D-phenylalanine
> L-tryptophan or 5-HTP
> oligomeric proanthocyandins
>
> Things that might be worth a shot:
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> herbs...
> bacopa
> ashwaghanda
> gingko
> ginseng
> huperzine A
> maca
> SJW
> vinpocatine
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> other...
> royal jelly
> lecithin
> choline
> PS/PC
> acetyl-l-carnitine
> inositol
> pregenelone
>
> Anybody agree/disagree or have things to add, go right ahead. Any contraindications?
I think it all depends on which subtype of ADD you have. I had negative results from Inositol and Vinpocetine. I got a question for you about Pregnenolone. Is pregnenolone sulphate the same thing as the pregnenolone sold on websites?
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