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The Gut-Brain Connection & Its Effect on ADHD in Kids With Dana Kay

Episode 841 Published 1 year, 7 months ago

Episode Highlights With Dana

What's going on in the gut in children with ADHD
Surprising statistics about gut health in children
54% of American children are diagnosed with some sort of chronic condition — why is this happening
It all begins in the gut: 80% of the immune system is in the gut
How gut disturbances create brain disturbances and vice versa
The gut makes 95% of serotonin and 50% of dopamine in the body
What we can do to help repair the gut after antibiotics
The testing that can be beneficial for helping these children
Why gluten is such a big offender and almost every single kid with ADHD needs to remove it
What an organic acid test is and how it can be helpful
Her most commonly recommended supplements with ADHD

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