| ADD vitamins are nutrients that individuals whom | | | | researchers throughout the world. Acting as an |
| suffer from ADD consume in order to treat their | | | | adaptogen (resisting stress), this plant is known to |
| symptoms, or even take in combination with their | | | | have anti-inflammatory effects and it also acts as an |
| medication. ADD vitamins are used interchangeably | | | | antioxidant. Results of clinical research studies |
| with terms such as ADD minerals, amino acids, and | | | | demonstrate that Panax ginseng may improve |
| even herbs. In this article, I will describe why these | | | | psychological function, immune function, and |
| have become very popular over the last several | | | | conditions associated with diabetes. |
| years, and I will outline which ingredients have | | | | Pyroglutamic Acid - This nutrient releases the |
| created the most buzz. | | | | memory chemical acetylcholine in the brain. |
| ADD medication can be categorized into two simple | | | | Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that regulates |
| distinct categories: Stimulants and non stimulants. The | | | | communication between brain cells, which impact |
| former include brand names such as Adderall, Ritalin, | | | | memory and cognition. |
| & Focalin. Results of course vary from person to | | | | Huperzia Serrata - The active component, huperzine |
| person, and popular discourse suggests that | | | | A, is a potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. |
| individuals are now combining these medications with | | | | Acetylocholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks |
| vitamins and amino acids for even greater effects. | | | | down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. As |
| Additionally, non-stimulant medications such as Provigil, | | | | mentioned above, acetylcholine is important for |
| Strattera, and Wellbutrin are also being combined with | | | | proper cognition. |
| these herbal alternatives. So why are people | | | | Soy Lecithin - The active compound, |
| combining ADD vitamins with their medication? The | | | | phosphatidylcholine, acts as a precursor to |
| simple explanation is that these nutrients improve the | | | | acetylcholine. As you know now, this is significant |
| release of neurotransmitters in the brain. These | | | | especially for individuals that have ADD. |
| various neurotransmitters are significant because they | | | | L-Tyrosine - This amino acid is converted into l-dopa. |
| improve cognition, memory, and mood. The following | | | | In the body, l-dopa is converted to dopamine, |
| list below are the most popular ingredients that you | | | | another neurotransmitter that is essential for the |
| should look for. | | | | proper functioning of the central nervous system |
| Panax Ginseng - This plant contains the active | | | | (CNS). A reduction in its concentration within the brain |
| compound, ginsenosides, which have been studied by | | | | is associated with Parkinson's disease. |