Posted by Larry Hoover on September 5, 2004, at 9:35:50
In reply to Re: Lithium Orotate, posted by Rachelp on August 30, 2004, at 11:52:22
> Will early maintenance of bp help in terms of long term care?
Absolutely, but there are many forms of maintenance to consider. As joebob suggested, one of the most important angles to consider is nutritional support. During these early years of neurodevelopment, supplementing his growing brain with the raw materials needed to form healthy brain connections may reduce the likelihood that he will ever need medication.
Absolutely essential is a supply of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, as found in fish oil. There may be mineral problems, too, so there should be some assurance that he gets closer to the upper safe limits of those minerals. The problem is, of course, adjusting the dose to his body weight. After looking at the ingredients of adult "one-a-day" type multivitamins, I think that would be acceptable to give to your child. Try those interventions, and see where you stand. His ability to describe his struggle should be encouraged, and will guide any further nutritional interventions, after starting these two. Fish oil might be hard on his stomach, so make sure it is given with food. 3-5 grams per day would be a good target for his age.
Lar
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