Nearly
25 years ago, my son was part of a clinical study conducted
at the University of Minnesota investigating the symptoms
and possible treatment of ADD and ADHD. After the study
was completed, it was suggested that he be put on the medication
Ritalin. He was, and to our surprise it worked well in
shaping him into a normal, young boy for the next couple
of years.
I knew little then of the crucial role essential fatty
acids (EFA’s) or long chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids (LCP’s) play in the proper development of nervous
system structure and function. Had I known then what I
know now, I would not have chosen the medication route
that I did.
While Ritalin seemed to work for my son, at least on the
outside, it was not doing good things for him internally,
on a molecular level. But it seemed to be the only “way
out” of a very difficult situation at the time.
We had no idea that a better solution would come to the
forefront some 20+ years later, and that that solution
would be so simple and make so much common sense. But it
did.
Essential fatty acids, or any good nutritional guidelines
for that matter, were rarely discussed in those days. Everyone
it seemed, wanted a “drug” solution. Now, that’s
all changing. Studies are being done, individuals are educating
themselves, even some doctors are beginning to see that
proper nutrition (real food without all the engineered
components) is essential to good health and vitality. And
equally important, people are beginning to realize that
most modern “medicines” do nothing to address
causes of health problems, but only treat symptoms. Even
in treating symptoms, these “medicines” often
carry side effects that can cause other serious health
challenges.
Today, a single class of essential nutrients are being
investigated like none other, and for good reason. The
essential fatty acids (linoleic acid or omega 6, and alpha
linolinic acid or omega 3), and especially the omega 3’s
are being hailed as modern day health warriors, preventing
or working to prevent dozens of ailments ranging from diabetes
to heart disease.
The products offered on this site include the best of their
kind in the world. You can use them with confidence to
help your child get back on the fast track of life–taking
part in, and learning about all the richness life has to
offer.
In Health,
Kenneth R Hampshire,
Head of Research and Development, Syntratech Corporation
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