In today's episode with Dr. James Greenblatt, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
- The root causes behind ADHD
- Natural treatments for ADHD
- The role of magnesium in managing ADHD
- The link between copper and zinc in ADHD
- Food allergies and sensitivities in ADHD
- Gut health and ADHD
- Exercise and sleep in ADHD
- Parenting strategies for children with ADHD
Dr. James Greenblatt is the Founder and Medical Director of Psychiatry Redefined. In addition to his leadership role there, he holds the title of Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. A prolific writer, Dr. Greenblatt has authored numerous books on integrative medicine.
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Timestamps
02:49 - What symptoms define ADHD?
04:48 - Natural interventions for ADHD management
05:53 - How magnesium influences ADHD and brain function
08:12 - Magnesium: dietary sources and smart supplementation
11:27 - Zinc deficiency and copper excess in ADHD
14:35 - Testing for copper
18:40 - Dr. Greenblatt's psychiatrist journey to integrative pediatric care
19:40 - Connecting food allergies to ADHD in children
21:15 - Testing for food allergies
23:11 - Diet, allergies, and ADHD in preschoolers
26:39 - Understanding OPCs
26:48 - What is pycnogenol?
30:04 - Finding the right specialist
32:25 - Why is nutritional lithium a natural alternative for ADHD?
39:12 - Impulse control in adults
41:25 - The gut-brain connection in ADHD
44:19 - Amino acids: nature's building blocks for ADHD neurotransmitter balance
48:36 - Boosting protein intake for better mental health
50:49 - Iron deficiency in ADHD
52:43 - The power of exercise in ADHD
53:54 - What is variable attention disorder?
57:15 - Addressing sleep challenges in ADHD
01:00:44 - Parenting strategies for children with ADHD
01:05:03 - Saffron and ADHD