About this episode
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. Labs Mentioned Hair mineral analysis IgG mediated food allergies Blood testing IgE testing Delayed-type hypersensitivity testing Organic acid test Guest Details: Dr. James Greenblatt’s Website Dr. James Greenblatt on LinkedIn Dr. James Greenblatt on Instagram Dr. James Greenblatt on Twitter Dr. James Greenblatt’s Books Psychiatry Redefined Website Walden Behavioral Care Website Tufts University School of Medicine Website Finally Focused Website 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