Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment Recommendations
This Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Naturopathic Treatment Recommendations is provided as information for patients of HealthMasters Naturopath Kevin Tresize ND as part of a treatment plan to assist patients with understanding of their treatment plan and should not be substituted for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is essential to note that this is a summary only and is intended to facilitate discussion between the practitioner and patient as part of consultations. This Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Naturopathic Treatment Recommendations may be changed to suit the individual requirements of the patient and should not be substituted for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
HealthMasters Naturopath Kevin Tresize ND
Treatment Recommendations
Core Recommendations
1. Metagenics Omega Brain Care for Kids
Dosage:
Children aged 0 to 2 years: Take ½ teaspoon daily.
Children aged 1 to 4 years: Take 1 teaspoon daily.
Children aged 5 to 12 years: Take 1 teaspoon twice daily.
Key Benefits: Formulated for ADHD. A high-quality fish oil enriched in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), phosphatidylserine and vitamin D3 to support healthy brain development and cognition in children. Metagenics Omega Care For Kids can be given if the child wants a break from Metagenics Omega Brain Care for Kids.
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2. Metagenics Omega Care For Kids
Dosage:
0 - 2 years old: ½ metric teaspoon (2.5 mL) once daily.
2 - 5 years old: 1 metric teaspoon (5.0 mL) once daily.
5 - 12 years old: 1 metric teaspoon (5.0 mL) twice daily.
Key Benefits: Assist normal development in young children.
Shake well before use. Mix into juice or water, or take directly off the spoon.
3. Metagenics UltraFlora Kids Care
Dosage: Children aged 0 to 12: Take 2/3 of a metric teaspoon twice daily.
Key Benefits: Specific probiotic strains to promote microbiome diversity and function, promoting the synthesis of protective short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which enhance the health of intestinal enterocytes, thereby reducing Intestinal Permeability (IP) that may exacerbate ADHD
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4. Metagenics UltraFlora Mother and Baby
Dosage: For prevention from birth: Empty the contents of 1 capsule and mix with breast milk, formula or water, and administer to infants once daily.
Key Benefits: Assist in the prevention of ADHD. Human clinical trial data have shown that strains included in this combination may enhance microbiome health and reduce the risk of ADHD diagnosis, specifically by enhancing Bifidobacterium spp. populations during infancy, which can modulate the development of neuropsychiatric conditions.
5. Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced
Dosage: Adults: Take one capsule daily.
Key Benefits: Iron, 5-MTHF and B vitamins for normal red blood cell production to reduce the risk of anaemia. Iron bisglycinate’s facilitated absorption through the gut mucosa minimises the side effects common amongst other forms of iron, as it does not dissociate from its bisglycinate carriers within the digestive tract.
6. Metagenics Meta Zinc With Vitamin C
A highly bioavailable combination of zinc and vitamin C to support nutritional status, reduce oxidative stress and promote healthy brain development and intestinal barrier function in ADHD.
- Dosage Children 4 to 13: Add ¼ metric teaspoon to 100 mL water once daily with food.
- Dosage Adults: Add ½ metric teaspoon to 200 mL water once daily with food.
7. Metagenics High Strength BioEssentials
Micronutrients and B vitamins to support healthy development, immune resistance and general wellbeing in adults with ADHD
- Adult dosage: take 1 tablet twice daily with food
8. Metagenics Fibroplex MagActive for Kids
A combination of nutrients designed to help moderate excessive neuronal activity and enhance the production of essential neurotransmitters to support hyperactivity and neurobehavioral disorders.
- Dosage Children 2 to 8 years: Add 1 scoop (3.2 g) to 100 mL of water or juice, or to taste, once daily.
- Dosage Children 9 to 12 years: Add 1 scoop (3.2 g) to 100 mL of water or juice, or to taste, twice daily.
- Dosage Adults: Add 1 scoop (7.0 g) to 200 mL of water or juice twice daily.
Additional Considerations
If presenting with significant behavioural issues, digestive disturbances or heavy metal toxicity:
9. Metagenics Gut Care for Kids
A comprehensive formula to reduce Intestinal Permeability (IP) caused by heightened mucosal inflammation; support detoxification pathways and enhance the body’s resistance to ubiquitous toxins; and enhance microbiome health and function.
- Dosage Children 2 to 5 years: Mix 1 level scoop (5 g) into 50 mL of water once daily to soothe the gastrointestinal tract
- Dosage Children 6 to 12 years: Mix 2 level scoops (10 g) into 100 mL of water once daily to soothe the gastrointestinal tract
For detoxification: Take twice daily.