Neuronutrient Research
Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry scanned the brains of children with ADD / ADHD and discovered a large scale disruption in the neurocognitive network for attention, learning, focus and self-control. Specifically they found:
The process regulating the neurotransmitters responsible for maintaining attention is impaired in those with ADD / ADHD.
Deficiencies in neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin, are responsible for feelings, mood and behavior in ADD / ADHD individuals.
Neuroscientists concluded that this chemical imbalance results in disconnected neurotransmitter communication and the inability to process information smoothly. Like a highway with no off-ramps, important signals for learning, behavior and mood simply never reach their destination.
As you can imagine, this makes it incredibly difficult to focus and maintain self-control and mental consistency while remaining relaxed!
Key Ingredients in Baseline Ultra
These are the neurotransmitters which signal within the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and allow you to focus, remember things and maintain calm, self control. The most important of these nutrients are amino acids including:
L-Tyrosine. This amino acid produces the “feel good” neurotransmitter dopamine which can help you stay mentally focused and on task. Researchers have found abnormalities in dopamine levels and signaling in children with ADHD. L-Tyrosine also produces several other neurotransmitters including norepinephrine which is involved in creating energy, motivation and drive. Norepinephrine is another neurotransmitter that is deficient in people with ADHD.
5HTP. This amino acid is used to make the serotonin. This is the brain neurotransmitter that’s vital for normal nerve function, emotional stability and brain function. Low levels are linked to hyperactivity, acting-out and impulsiveness. Deficiencies of serotonin have been documented in ADD / ADHD individuals as well.
Glutamine. A major fuel source for the brain, this amino acid is also a neurotransmitter that facilitates concentration, memory and attentiveness. Studies show when the body has trouble making glutamine it creates changes in the brain that can result in memory lapse and poor mental focus.
D-Phenylalanine. This amino acid is converted to phenylethylamine, a neurotransmitter that has also been linked to the regulation of physical energy, mood and attention. D-Phenylalanine also produces the beneficial neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
Baseline Ultra also provides the neuronutrient vitamins and minerals shown to facilitate the action of these neurotransmitters. When neurotransmitters are signaling properly it’s easier to focus, stay on task for extended periods of time and maintain relaxed controlled behavior. Studies suggest the following supportive nutrients are also important for everyone of all ages suffering ADD / ADHD:
Magnesium. This mineral is responsible for over 300 beneficial biochemical reactions in the body. Neuroscientists now know one of them is aiding neurotransmitter signaling for a calm, controlled mood. In one controlled study of 50 children suffering from hyperactivity, magnesium supplementation resulted in more self-control and less disruptive behavior. Even more proof, researchers have learned many hyperactive children are deficient in magnesium.
Vitamin B6. Neuroscientists have also found that ADHD children with significantly lower serotonin levels also have low levels of Vitamin B6. Researchers discovered supplementation works to raise serotonin levels. In a controlled study published in the medical journal Pediatrics, researchers gave ADHD children vitamin B6 supplements and they reported an “appreciable increase” in the brain neurotransmitter serotonin.
Zinc. This mineral is also important to neurotransmitter production in the brain, especially the production of dopamine. In a double-blind study, children with ADHD who received 15mg of zinc per day showed significantly greater behavioral improvement. After an analysis of 18 double-blind, placebo controlled studies, researchers concluded zinc supplementation can help ADHD individuals.
The Natural Solution to ADD / ADHD
