A 35-year-old male asked:
do any of these ease adhd? i currently take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) - green tea rhodiola rosea ginseng tyrosine 5-htp probiotics saffron same st john's wort
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Dr. Steven Griggs answered
39 years experience Clinical Psychology
Adderrall for sure: will most impact ADHD from your list, but Green Tea is good, too, especially for the ADD part (not so much for the "H" part). Ginseng has little effect in my experience. Rhodiola Rosea, 5 htp, St. John's Wort and SAM-e have anti-depressant effects or side effects, which might help ADHD if it is part of depression (poor concentration). Probiotics? No. Tyrosine? Maybe.
Answered on Dec 16, 2017
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Dr. Steven Griggs commented
39 years experience Clinical Psychology
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Try this source:
http://www.psychologyproductsandservices.com/adhd.html
Feb 4, 2016
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered
26 years experience Ophthalmology
Sounds like your: mind is racing like a machine gun through all these stimulating supplements that will not relax you, until you understand what is important with ADHD. What activity eases your mind? Meditation? Walking? Contemplation? Do more of these things, rather than ingest more supplements initially. See if these alone can help your mind from racing through thoughts. Then, when you add one thing at a time.
Answered on Apr 11, 2018
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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata commented
26 years experience Ophthalmology
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See how each works with your system, and don't combine until you've recorded how it makes you feel. Ginseng, Tyrosine, 5 HTP may stimulate you. There are two rhodiolas, and one is also more stimulating than the other. SAMe & St, Johns Wort works as an antidepressant, and Green Tea has caffeine and can be stimulating. Probiotics may help the most! Bottom line. Don't overdo! See your Dr, and ask! :D
Feb 4, 2016
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