The LCP Solution: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia

I first heard about ADHD in the 1990's. I took Efalex before. I found it helpful. I wish I had continued taking the supplement. Anyway, though I am not taking Efalex, I am taking large doses of Omega 3, prim rose oil 2-3 times a week, and vitamin E, and they are helping somewhat. However, they can take time. There are things to consider besides Omega 3, vitamin E, and primrose oil (which has GLA). Often, ADHD, dyspraxic children have other issues. Some studies say their brains easily get overwhelmed, and they could benefit from glutathione. In addition, they could have leaky gut and sensitivities. It's also very useful to have your children and the adults eat fermented foods, and you can easily find kits on-line. This gets much needed probiotics into the gut. It's also useful to have enough vitamin C to work synergistically with Omega 3. It might be better to get that from low sugar fruits like tomatoes, grapefruit, pineapples, red grapes. Some people follow certain diets like the GAPS diet. I think Dr. Stordy is an important pioneer in the work when it comes to ADHD, and she speaks of how it's important for mothers to have healthy doses of Omega 3. Some also speak of mothers not having enough vitamin D in some cases and that potentially affecting children. Both vitamin D and B3 could help. You could have your child's Vitamin D checked via a doctor.

This is one book where I have truly learned how nutritionally deficient in a particular nutrient a person can become. Before reading this book, I had not even thought of whether my children were consuming enough Omega-3's in their daily diet.The LCP Solution gives an excellent history of how as humans we have deviated from the normal staple of food our species once had consumed. Past humans depended on the intake of fish, but today with fast food and so many other options, fish is not normally put on the dinner table daily. In my house, we are lucky if we have fish every other week.Further chapters delve into the details of exactly why Omega-3 is necessary for our bodies and more specifically our mind. Deficiencies can not only produce skin disorders but also mind disorders, which are manageable through the supplementation of Omega-3's back into our daily diet.Real-life stores are included as well as relevant studies and research. The medical and homeopathic communities are beginning to fully embrace the topic. In fact, my son's ADHD Pediatrician, as well as his regular Pediatrician both recommend Omega-3 supplementation.Omega-3 supplementation has become a nutritional priority in my house because of The LCP Solution. And I am very happy to report that my 11 year old's eczema has completely resolved, his language arts and reading skills have increased, and his ADHD has become manageable. I am not professing that you will have such miraculous results, but this book is definitely worth a read.Visit Dr. Stordy's website which includes new research, resources, book reviews, stories, and you can subscribe to her newsletter. [...]

My son has sensory integration problems and dyspraxia. I thought I would try the Omega 3 supplementation after reading the book. In my opinion, the book is an extended case for supplementation. A lot of the information on other treatments, particularly on dyspraxia, was not up to date or helpful. However, I think the supplementation is helping. I read elsewhere on the internet that Omega 3 deficiency causes eczema, excessive thirst and easy overheating. The eczema and the excessive thirst are definitely improved--after 6 weeks, his eczema is gone. The behavior and attention improvements are harder to judge, but I think I have seen an improvement in these as well. I will continue to supplement, since I think the more obvious results are important enough, and indicate a biological need for the supplements.I found the recommended supplement, lemon-lime Efalex, on the internet. It was about $35 for 4 oz--expensive. I still had to mix it into a smoothie to get him to take it. I am now using Trader Joe's odorless fish oil capsules, which I cut open and empty into the smoothie. It is odorless, however, it isn't 100% tasteless. He will still drink the smoothie, but it usually takes encouragement to get him to finish. With the lemon-lime, he just drank it in the smoothie with no encouragement because it tasted good. I may switch back. The dosage is about 450 mg DHA with either.The book is worth a read. The nutrition information is helpful, and I think the supplementation is a valuable addition to the treatment program.

This is an interesting point of view. We tried this solution years ago for my son and it didn't work, but he didn't have the patience to work with me on this. He needed something with immediate and certain results by the time we looked at this. I tried this solution for me and it helped a lot. I had to experiment with different brands though. Some brands were totally ineffective, but I did find one that worked for me somewhat. I'm still taking it years later! I'm revisiting this idea for my son at this point to see if it can't be part of an overall nutritional support plan for him. He is older now and might be more receptive. As far as the book, it is well thought out and documented, however a bit tedious to read for those of us that like to get to the point. LCPs are probably worth a try. I don't see how you could hurt anyone, and LCPs are reputed to be beneficial for your overall health. Don't stop with the first brand you try if you don't get results. Everyone is different and each manufacturer does their own thing.

The LCP Solution offers some studies & cases on the topic of nutrition & brain development. It is a lot of reading when you want to just get to the answer - what foods work; what foods don't. Good book if you are willing to read through all the studies & stories.

A very interesting read. My son has ADD and Dyslexia and I found this book to be very helpful. Since I read it, he has been on fish oil and we have seen much improvement.

Excellent.

Interesting book but a bit dated

At QUA NUTRITION - Indias best SIGNATURE NUTRITION clinic we are working with Kids with ADHD and AUTISM very very successfully. This book added a new feather to our practice in its ABILITY to convince PARENTS, Drs and therapist that LCP treatment and Nutritional DIETARY interventions work. WE HAVE CREATED an experiential learning systems within our team of DIETITIANS to best treat a case with MAXIMUM capture of Dietary information and clinical blood tests, stool tests etc. THIS BOOK is a must BUY for any dietitian working with Such cases. - RYan FERNANDO - CHIEF NUTRITIONIST at QUA NUTRITION

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a really good infprmative book, exactly what i was after