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The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Four Natural Therapies for ADHD (with Richard Brown)

Nov 27, 2023
Richard Brown, MD, discusses natural therapies for ADHD including Pycnoginol, Rhodiola rosea, Racetams, and American Ginseng. The podcast explores the use of adaptogens, medications for cognition and working memory, the benefits of American Ginseng for memory improvement, and the importance of therapy in patient care.
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  • Certain minerals and vitamins, such as B vitamins and minerals found in fishworks, have shown to reduce aggression and improve attention in teens with ADHD.
  • Pycnogenol and Rhodiola-Rosea may offer natural and side-effect-free options for individuals with ADHD, potentially improving cognition and attention.

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Natural Therapies for ADHD

Psychiatrist Richard Brown shares his top natural therapies for ADHD and associated cognitive problems. He highlights the use of certain minerals and vitamins, such as B vitamins and minerals found in fishworks, which have shown to reduce aggression and improve attention in teens. He also discusses the effectiveness of pycnogenol, a French maritime pine bark extract high in polyphenols, which corrects copper and zinc imbalances in boys with ADHD. Additionally, he explores the potential benefits of Rodeola-Rosea, an herb known for improving cognition and attention. While the herb hasn't been directly studied in ADHD, Dr. Brown shares anecdotal evidence of its positive effects. Pycnogenol and Rodeola-Rosea may offer natural and side-effect-free options for individuals with ADHD.

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