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AD/HD Support (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Starting at: $28.34

AD/HD Support has been formulated by KT Botanicals to be used as an alternative herbal therapy containing all-natural extracts from herbs that have historically been shown to support AD/HD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).  AD/HD is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is difficult for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention. All children are sometimes restless, sometimes act without thinking, and sometimes they daydream the time away. When the child's hyperactivity, distractibility, poor concentration, or impulsiveness begin to affect performance in school, social relationships with other children or behavior at home, AD/HD may be suspected. But because the symptoms vary so much across settings, AD/HD is not easy to diagnose. This is especially true when inattentiveness is the primary symptom. Part of treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder involves understanding the possible causes and origins of this disorder. And while it is one of the most studied conditions of childhood, the root cause is still not clear at this time. Research has shown that there is a genetic and biological link that shows that AD/HD is a biological disorder, and there is no link indicating that too much sugar in the diet or poor home environment is to blame.  AD/HD sufferers often have certain sections of the brain that are less developed than those of others.  Children with this condition have problems with chemicals that send messages in the brain. A lower level of activity in the parts of the brain that control attention and activity level may be associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In very rare cases, toxins in the environment may also lead to AD/HD. KT Botanicals' AD/HD Support is not intended in any way to be considered a cure for AD/HD. It simply supplies the body with high-potency botanical sources of the vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and amino acids that are necessary for healthy brain function, and may help to alleviate many of the symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by KT Botanicals is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Purpose of Formulation:
This formulation provides numerous herbal ingredients that may help to reduce the symptoms of AD/HD.

Other Applications:  

•  Supports improved mental acuity
•  Helps to relieve minor depression and anxiety
•  Supports improved concentration

Form:   60 Capsules or 360 Capsules (600 mg. each)

Herbal Ingredients:

•  Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo biloba) (24% Glycosides & 6% Terpene Lactones)
•  Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) (10% Triterpenes)
•  Hops (Humulus lupulus) (10:1)
•  Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) (4:1)
•  Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) (95% Proanthocyanidins)
•  Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) (60% Catechin & 5% Caffeine)
•  Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) (80% Ginsenosides)
•  Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) (4:1)
•  Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) (90,000 Heat Units)
•  Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) (4:1)
•  Lady's Slipper (Cypridedium pubescens) (Botanical)
•  Hawthorne Leaf (Crataegus oxyacantha) (0.8% Vitexin)
•  Avena Sativa (Avena sativa) (15:1)
•  Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Nutrient)
•  Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) (5% Gingerols)

Also contains Gaba, Inositol, Choline Bitartrate, DL-Phenylalanine, L-Glutamine, Tyrosine, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium Gluconate.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) or two (2) capsules with water at mealtimes as a dietary supplement.

Contraindications:
Do not use this product in conjunction with prescription thyroid medication, anxiety medication, diuretics or anticoagulants. Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating. This product should is not recommended for use by children less than ten (10) years old or those suffering from epilepsy. Contact a physician prior to taking this product if you are being treated for a serious medical condition.

Herbal Ingredient Information: The following information is a brief overview describing each of the above herbal ingredients and what properties each contributes to make up this proprietary blend.

•  Ginkgo Biloba improves blood and oxygen flow to the brain and has been most effective in treating senility, dementia, depression, anxiety, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, and ADD (attention deficit disorder) in adults. Ginkgo's most exciting application may be in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by helping to speed the blood flow to the brain and aiding the brain to utilize glucose efficiently. Improved blood flow to the brain also helps to prevent strokes, cerebral arteriosclerosis and other diseases of peripheral circulation. Ginkgo Biloba is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the brain from neurotoxicity. It is said to prevent free-radical damage and age-related declines in brain function. It may also prevent free radical damage in the kidneys and liver.

•  Gotu Kola restores balance to the nervous system, helping to treat nervous disorders and neurotic disturbances. It revitalizes the nerves and is said to be especially effective when used proactively to avoid and treat a nervous breakdown. This time-honored herb has a reputation for improving concentration and learning ability. It protects the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the brain and stimulates circulation. It is considered a "brain food" that increases mental activity. Gotu Kola is sometimes known as the "memory herb" that revitalizes the brain cells and helps in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. It is also believed to prevent ageing.

•  Hops is used as an effective sedative and remarkable treatment for insomnia. Ageing the strobiles for two years allows two of the herb's chemical compounds, humulone and lupulone, to create a substance that is chemically similar to chlordiazepoxide, substances that are included in both Librium and Valium. Used as a nervine and tonic, Hops has a calming effect on the entire body. It is said to have a soothing effect on the nervous system that is helpful in treating restlessness, anxiety, stress, nervous diarrhea, hyperactivity, fits, delirium tremens and, of course, insomnia. Some of the constituents included in Hops are several polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids (quercetin and rutin), a bitter principle (lupulone), volatile oil, humulone (the most important ingredient in brewing beer), phytoestrogens, amino acids, beta-carotene, calcium, chromium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, B-vitamins, and vitamin C.

•  Passion Flower is a very gentle (but effective) sedative that has a depressant effect on the central nervous system. The alkaloids and flavonoids are believed to be effective, non-addictive sedatives, which promote restful, sound sleep, particularly in cases of nervous insomnia. It is one of nature's best tranquilizers. It is said to gently shift moods, alter perception, and aid concentration; and the alkaloids are thought to act in a similar way as MAO inhibitors, which may be of some help in cases of depression. In Italy , Passion Flower is used to treat hyperactive children. Its relaxing qualities appear to extend to relaxing spasms, relieving muscle tension and other manifestations of extreme anxiety. This is beneficial for restless leg syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and irritable bowel syndrome.

•  Grapeseed is considered one of nature's most potent antioxidants. It contains tannin compounds called proanthocyanidins (also called OPCs for oligomeric procyanidins or PCOs for procyanidolic oligomers). They are classified as flavonols, and the way in which these versatile healing compounds are distinct from flavonoids is their simple chemical structure, which allows them to be readily absorbed into the bloodstream. They work actively against fat-soluble and water-soluble oxidants, thus protecting the cells from damage. OPCs may also be derived from pine bark and are present in red wine, hops, various flowers, fruits, berries, nuts, and beans, but Grapeseed is the richest source of these important nutrients. Grapeseed is also rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E compounds, and bioflavonoids that exert vitamin-C-like effects. These constituents strengthen the cell membranes and are free-radical scavengers that protect the cells from oxidative damage. Grapeseed also improves blood circulation, which benefits both cardiac and cerebral function. Studies have shown that it improves peripheral circulation, resulting in less pain and swelling in arms and legs and fewer nighttime cramps. It is also said to relieve numbness and tingling.

•  Green Tea is a powerful stimulant that increases energy and may be useful in weight loss programs. It also has a stimulating effect on the brain that may increase alertness. Green Tea has antibacterial and antiviral activity and also relaxes and soothes the muscles supporting the bronchial tubes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recommends Green Tea for headaches, body aches, indigestion, and depression. It is considered an energizing tonic that promotes detoxification, enhances the immune system, and prolongs life. Modern research has confirmed many of these health benefits.

•  Korean Ginseng has been known to increase physical and mental endurance, reduce cholesterol, and increase energy. With regard to cognitive ability, Korean Ginseng is said to significantly improve abstract thinking. Several studies have found that treatment with Ginseng improved the ability to complete detailed tasks, perform mental arithmetic and improve memory, attention, concentration and a general ability to cope. It is commonly taken to enhance physical performance, prolong life, and increase sexual potency. Long before scientists researched its benefits, Chinese herbalists prescribed it to normalize blood pressure, improve blood circulation, and prevent heart disease. It was first mentioned in the Shennong Herbal (compiled between the first and second centuries B.C.) as a superior drug, suitable for long-term use without toxic effects, and it was long considered an "anti-ageing" herb. Ginseng was traditionally used to curb emotions, stop agitation, brighten the eyes, enlighten the mind, and increase wisdom. It is considered an "adaptogen" in that it normalizes body functions during stressful or other situations that would alter those functions, helping the body to adapt and return to an overall sense of well-being.

•  Lemon Balm has been used for thousands of years as an effective calmative that is good for all kinds of nervous problems, including tension headaches, migraines, neuralgia, hysteria, nervous tension, stress, anxiety, excitability, heart palpations (resulting from anxiety) and agitation. Frequently called "the calming herb," it may be effective in treating Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, easing such symptoms as inability to listen, fidgeting, inability to sustain attention, and shifting from one incomplete task to another. It also appears to relax muscle tension without daytime drowsiness.  

•  Cayenne is called a carrier or catalyst herb that increases the efficacy of almost every other herb or herbal combination. Cayenne is an anti-inflammatory and is an overall tonic that is said to build up resistance to illness. It is rich in nutrients. In addition to beta-carotene and lutein, it also contains a range of carotenes, compounds as zeaxanthin, an alkaloid bitter, essential fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, B-vitamins, and vitamins A, C, and E.

•  Chamomile is a natural sedative that has a long history of use as a tranquilizer. Modern science claims that it does indeed soothe frayed nerves, because it actually slows down the central nervous system. As a calmative, it is said to be helpful in treating attention deficit disorder. Chamomile has a relaxing effect on the body, and it has been used for centuries to treat insomnia. It has also been given to restless children and is said to decrease nightmares in both children and adults when taken before bedtime.  

•  Lady's Slipper is mainly used as a nervine and tonic that gently strengthens the functional activity of the nervous system. As such it has been used by generations to relieve hysteria, general nervousness, delirium tremens, tension, anxiety, nervous depression, irritability, recurring headaches and a relief for all stress. Its relaxing qualities are also considered helpful for reducing hyperactivity in children.

•  Hawthorne Leaf is thought to be helpful for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). By increasing blood circulation to the brain and stopping inflammatory responses caused by allergies, the herb is believed to have a sedative effect on the central nervous system. The sedative effect has also been used to treat insomnia and nervous tension.  

•  Avena Sativa is a nerve tonic with a calming effect that nourishes and strengthens the nervous system. It is considered a "nervine" that has been used to treat nervous conditions of all kinds, including exhaustion, insomnia, attention deficit disorder and mild depression. The entire plant is used for medicinal remedies, and some of its main constituents include saponins, flavonoids, gluten, albumen, silicon, starch, protein compounds, gum, minerals, alkaloids, glycosides, fiber and vitamins B, D and E. 

•  Omega-3 Fatty Acids are said to be very important in brain development. When found in high concentrations in the brain, Essential Fatty Acids are thought to aid in the transmission of nerve impulses, and a deficiency can lead to an impaired ability to learn and recall information. Preliminary studies have demonstrated some promising results with the use of Omega-3 in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder, depression, aggression, and other behavioral problems. Omega-3 deficiencies have also been associated with dyslexia, violence, learning disorders, and hyperactivity. In addition, a controlled study in 1999, showed excellent results in treating bipolar disorder and in controlling mood stability.

•  Ginger Root is said to increase the absorption and efficacy of other herbs and drugs that are taken with it. Ginger has been used to cleanse the body of toxins through the skin by stimulating and increasing perspiration and has also been useful in breaking fevers. It is slightly diuretic and further cleanses the body by strengthening kidney function and increasing kidney filtration. Ginger is said to improve digestion and has been known to pep up the appetite, promote saliva production, combat dyspepsia, and relieve flatulent colic. Ginger calms the stomach and eases digestion.

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We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose "00" capsules for all of our encapsulated products.


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This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 07 July, 2007.

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