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| Description | Studies have shown that very active children may have special dietary needs. Source Naturals Attentivechild is designed to support your child's ability to focus - and kids love the sweet and tart taste! DMAE, a substance normally found in the brain, has been shown to help enhance mental concentration. Magnesium also plays a role in neuromuscular transmission and activity. L-Aspartate, an amino acid, acts as a neurotransmitter. Grape seed extract is rich in procyanidins, which have powerful antioxidant activity, and phosphatidylserine is a vital component of cell membranes, including those in the brain. Most children are creative, energetic and spontaneous, but sometimes they don’t focus on requested activities. Sometimes kids find it difficult to apply their attention to the task at hand. We now understand that everyone’s brain processes information differently. Some individuals work on certain kinds of tasks, within distinct settings, at a slower rate of processing. Statistically, these individuals have a higher I.Q. and highly creative minds. That’s why parents and teachers are gratified when a way can be found to level the playing field in academic settings, so that these individuals’ talents can be evident. Source Naturals ATTENTIVE CHILD is a Bio-Aligned Formula designed to address the multiple systems that affect children’s ability to focus: neurotransmitters and brain metabolism, nerve cell communication, antioxidant defense, and essential fatty acid metabolism. And now you can choose between tablets or sweet-tart chewable wafers! As the Wellness Revolution grows, parents have begun to question the philosophy of regulating natural brain functioning in an unnatural way. The benefits and empowerment from self-education and improvements in health are long lasting. We at Source Naturals wish to support you in your efforts to improve your child’s academic success in a sustainable, permanent way, without the fear of harmful side effects either now or in the future. Comprehensive Brain Support Parents want a safe and natural product to support their children’s ability to focus. Source Naturals studied the research and created a formula, based on the latest breakthroughs in cerebral and nervous system biochemistry. ATTENTIVE CHILD is a formula that can yield discernible effects for your child while she or he is taking it. Each ingredient in ATTENTIVE CHILD plays a role in brain and nervous system structure or functioning, or is involved in important biochemical pathways. Neurotransmitters and Brain Metabolism DMAE, a substance normally found in the brain, boosts brain metabolism and has been shown in numerous clinical studies to enhance concentration. It works without accelerating your child’s heart rate, blood pressure, or causing jittering or shaking. DMAE is a precursor to choline, which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a molecule proven in clinical studies over the past 40 years to be associated with faster brain processing times. DMAE can be thought of as a messenger molecule in the brain that has been found in research studies to exist in larger quantities when thinking is faster, less prevalent when thinking and memory are reduced. Action of the neurotransmitters within the brain is speeded up with increased acetylcholine levels. Essential Fatty Acid Metabolism Because 60% of the brain is composed of fat, fatty acid formation is critical to brain function. ATTENTIVE CHILD contains the nutrients the body requires to transform essential fatty acids from the diet into other vital fatty acids and important biological compounds. Magnesium is necessary for the transmission of nerve signals, and, along with zinc, for the processing of essential fatty acids into other vital biochemicals. Lecithin contains four phospholipids—fatty acid building-block molecules in nerve cell membranes. Nerve Cell Structure and Communication Phosphatidylserine is vital in nerve cell communication and the electrical activity of the brain. This chemical can cross the blood–brain barrier easily. Phosphatidylserine is a fatty phosphorous containing (phospholipid) that is part of all healthy cell membranes. This is important because the electrical nerve impulse critical to most brain functions travels along the nerve cell membrane. Phosphatidylserine also increases production of acetylcholine, “the thinking neurotransmitter.” Numerous studies have demonstrated that phosphatidylserine facilitates conduction of nerve impulses, assisting in cell-to-cell communication. Antioxidant Support The lipid-rich environment of the brain can oxidize and turn rancid, and so antioxidants are required to maintain its structural integrity and optimal functioning. Fat molecules are particularly prone to oxidation by free radicals found in environmental pollutants, and certain foods, or formed by the body's metabolic processes. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals in the brain and throughout the body, and are absolutely critical to good health. Grape seed extract is a plant-derived antioxidant that protects the integrity of fatty acids in nerve cell membranes. Wafers have little Impact on Blood Sugar—tabs have none The delicious sweet-tart taste in ATTENTIVE CHILD wafers comes from natural flavors, sweetened with crystalline fructose (natural fruit sugar) and xylitol (a naturally occurring sweetening agent found in many fruits and vegetables). These natural sweeteners have a very low glycemic index—so ATTENTIVE CHILD will taste great to your child, but have little effect on blood sugar levels. Lifestyle Strategies for Your Child You can help your child concentrate on schoolwork, chores and other challenges. Start with ATTENTIVE CHILD, and then incorporate a healthy lifestyle and nutrition routine. Physical Health Have your child’s overall health checked by a recommended holistic health care professional, such as a naturopathic physician or a functional medical doctor. It is particularly important to examine the functioning of your child’s thyroid gland (the master regulator of the body’s metabolism, which influences mood and energy level), and blood sugar metabolism (the brain depends on a steady supply of glucose to function properly, particularly when you are trying to concentrate). Nutritional Health: Feeding the Brain Help your child maintain a steady supply of energy and brain fuel by providing a balanced diet. Small, frequent meals are preferable since they dispense a steady level of glucose to the brain. Include foods high in the amino acid tyrosine, a precursor to neurotransmitters that support an alert state. It is found in protein foods, such as meat, poultry, beans, tofu, lentils and seafood. Also include complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which are metabolized slowly and yield a steady supply of glucose. The simple sugars found in candy, cookies, sodas and other processed foods can lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, followed by an abrupt decline, and should be discouraged. It is important to include essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in the brain and essential for its development and normal functioning. Supplement with ATTENTIVE DHA, and encourage your child to eat cold-water fish, such as salmon. Avoid the hydrogenated fats found in processed foods and margarine, as well as chemicals and food additives. A nutrition program consisting of fresh, unprocessed natural foods is the healthiest choice for everyone. Lifestyle Health Some experts believe extended time watching TV and playing video games does not support optimal health or school performance. EEG studies have shown that these activities decrease brain activity rather than activating the brain. Encourage your child to spend time in outdoor physical recreation and in creative, challenging activities. Suggested Use: For ages 5 and up. Take as follows, depending on your child's weight: |n|
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| Brand | Source Naturals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form | Chewable Wafer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serving Size | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product Type | Children | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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