What happens when the brain is deprived of iron? A study showed that children with an iron deficiency had a 67% greater risk of developing ADHD. A low amount of iron is not good for brain health. Iron is important in its role in hemoglobin in the blood and transporting oxygen to the neuron. Iron is an important mineral that plays a role in hundreds of enzymes. It is essential…
What happens when the brain is deprived of magnesium? Magnesium is an important mineral that plays a role in hundreds of enzymes. It is essential to initiate hundreds of cellular activities and is required for ATP, which is what provides energy to the cell. More importantly, magnesium plays an important role in brain health. Not enough magnesium impairs the brain's ability to regulate important neurotransmitters. Magnesium deficiencies impair dopamine regulation…
There are many contributory factors that influence the symptoms of ADHD. Genetics, diet, nutrition, and abnormalities in fatty acid metabolism are among some predominant factors.[1] People with ADHD have a dysregulation of neurotransmitters and many people have a deficiency in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. The dysregulation of neurotransmitters often results in a diminished ability to make or release norepinephrine and/or dopamine. DHA plays a role in membrane…
Two branches of factors including background factors and environmental factors such as lack of some micronutrients have been propounded in the pathogenesis of disease.[1] The main treatment of ADHD is the use of stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate. However, it is important to note that patients of this disorder also lack suitable clinical response after the beginning effects of the drug. In some cases, this is related to the lack…
We are excited to announce the AccentrateMZI is now available! AccentrateMZI contains 110 mg of magnesium, 30 mg of zinc, and 10 mg of iron for children and 220 mg of magnesium, 60 mg of zinc, and 20 mg of iron for adults. All of these minerals are in chelated form and are more absorbable, more bioavailable, have reduced gastrointestinal issues, and do not have a metallic taste. AccentrateMZI is…