talkADHD The best diet for ADHD
Dec 7, 2024
Larry Callaghan, a chemist and regulatory-data expert, joins the hosts to delve into ADHD and dietary interventions. They discuss the critical need for transparency in clinical trials and how it can influence ADHD treatment options. Larry shares insights on the potential benefits of a diet rich in Omega-3 and magnesium, while highlighting the importance of commonalities across diets for brain health. The conversation emphasizes practical dietary strategies and the hope that informed nutrition can provide for managing ADHD symptoms.
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Career Pivot Sparked By ADHD
- Paul left a career in IT and healthcare before finding purpose in clinical data and standards work at the European Medicines Agency.
- His ADHD drove him to research and eventually motivated Trials of Life work on diet and transparency.
From Chemistry To Clinical Standards
- Larry described a long career in chemistry, FDA, and drug substance databases leading to building open standards.
- He and Paul developed the Global Substance Registration System to track substances used in trials.
Clinical Trials Hide Valuable Data
- Most new molecular entities entering trials never become drugs and much trial data remains unpublished.
- Larry argues greater transparency and coordination are ethically and scientifically necessary.