An Amino Acid Protocol for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Retrospective Study
Robert Weinberg, Ph.D., Robert Neff, Ph.D., Ross Stewart, Ph.D.
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Abstract
The purpose of the present retrospective study was to provide initial information regarding the effectiveness of an amino acid protocol to reduce the behavioral symptoms resulting from ADHD. The records of 85 children and adolescents (ages 4-18) covering an 18-month period were reviewed. All clients underwent a standard amino acid protocol that included weekly visits (8-10 weeks) with amino acid dosage and type remaining the same or altered depending on the severity of symptoms still remaining (also informed by urine analysis after week-4). Results revealed a significant decline in the behavioral symptoms seen often or very often (3’s and 4’s on the 18-item DSM-IV checklist) from the first (near the beginning of treatment) to the second (near the end of treatment) administration. Results also revealed that most of the benefits of the amino acids were seen in the first 4-weeks of treatment. It appears that amino acids were responsible for the changes observed in behavior, although controlled prospective studies are suggested to document this relationship and make formal linkages.
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