Inattention & Hyperactivity: Copper Zinc Imbalances & Other Potential Root Causes

Courtney Snyder, MD - Holistic Psychiatrist

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In this episode, I discuss ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a diagnosis given to approximately 11% of children in the U.S. The prevalence of ADHD appears to be increasing. I'll talk about:
High Copper & Low Zinc - found in 68% of 5600 children and adults diagnosed with ADHD (by the Walsh Research Institute) and how this can contribute to inattention and hyperactivity
Other potential root causes of inattention and hyperactivity
How these root causes can be evaluated and addressed from a holistic/integrative/functional medicine approach.
Topics included in this episode:
02:29 A brief history of ADHD.
03:39 Symptoms and treatments of ADHD
09:35 Conditions that frequently occur with ADHD.
11:36 The role of genetics in ADHD specifically alterations in dopamine and norepinephrine.
15:28 Root causes that may contribute to symptoms of ADHD.
31:38 Controversies around ADHD.
39:33 Helpful tests for root causes.
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19 сен 2024

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Комментарии : 20

@girl81ful Год назад

How is it possible that such valuable lectures have such a small audience? I am a person diagnosed with ADHD, the diagnosis was made when I was 41, a year ago. Thank you for all this info Dr. Snyder!

@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 Год назад

Thank you.

@tartgreenapple1 5 месяцев назад

Fact: There are WAY more adults with ADHD than children because we do not grow out of it. I don't understand why every discussion about ADHD is all about children. Thank you for including adults! I've been watching your videos dealing with the copper/zinc ratio and it definitely seems that it's something I should look into. Thank you for your content!

@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome. Thank you for commenting and highlighting the need to give adult ADHD more attention.

@irakli.asatiani Год назад

We need more honest and smart people like you, thanks god such practitioners still exist

@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 Год назад

Thank you. You are very kind.

@leejimmy2209 7 месяцев назад

I just started taking zinc and it has made a world of difference for my anxiety and ADHD. I wish I knew about this sooner.

@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your experience with that. Not everyone will have that same response - some will have worsening of their symptoms, for example, if there copper is high and they are starting too quickly. This is why we normally are checking levels of both to know how to dose. Thank you again, for commenting.

@leejimmy2209 7 месяцев назад

@@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 You know, I really want to check my levels to know the exact dose to use too. Not a lot of providers around me unfortunately,

@Spectre2434 11 месяцев назад

The minimal brain dysfunction. I always liked that term.

@Jjoevme 10 месяцев назад

How long does it generally take to fix the zinc/copper ratio? I understand it depends on the levels of copper toxicity and zinc deficiency but in general how long should people aim for to get results? And are there ways to speed up the removal of copper out of the body apart from bringing zinc up to the optimal levels?

@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 10 месяцев назад

I would say on average it takes about 3 months. Other tools that we use are molybdenum and sometimes MT promoter after assuring zinc is sufficiently high. I think I discuss these in the copper video.

@Truerealism747 11 месяцев назад

What is best level of xzincbto take I did the zinc test hardly taste it until 5;min later

@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 11 месяцев назад

I recommend dosing to people we are treating based on a plasma zinc level (as opposed to the taste test). But, even if you knew that level, I'm only able to make specific treatment recommendations to those I am seeing in treatment.

@ahmedtheprof5914 Год назад

Thank you very much doctor for this useful information. My son has a high percentage of copper and a high level of cytoplasmic protein and zinc as well. He is two and a half years old. I want to contact you doctor, but I am from another country. Please, Doctor, can I communicate via Zoom? Please Doctor

@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 Год назад

Hi Ahmed. You're welcome to visit my website, to learn about the consultations that I offer. The optimal ranges that we use (from a Walsh perspective) for zinc, copper and ceruloplasmin are most useful for those who are 4 years old and older. They have not been studied in the same way for children younger than 4. That doesn't mean specific nutrients (and considering other root causes to symptoms), can't be helpful. It means that we don't have the same level of confidence when considering the lab values.

@ahmedtheprof5914 Год назад

@@courtneysnydermd-holisticp3072 How do I communicate with you ? To diagnose his condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment

@hc5327 Год назад

I’ve read that to get the true test results it should be done from a hair analysis that a blood test is not accurate. Blood tests is the usual way but this person was experiencing high copper but was blood tested and was told to low. The person did not take the copper as told but was tested by hair analysis to get the result from the cell which is more accurate. Thank you for any input you can share. To many young people and young adults experiencing anxiety are on these meds for add and adhd.

@Truerealism747 11 месяцев назад

I have add Asperger's certainly never hyperactive from birth sleep click around from birth OCD from 3 CFS from fall 17 fybromyalgia from 37 or same as CFS to me