Magnesium helps break down excessive


dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine (all excitatory neurotransmitters).


where they’re hyper-focused, highly motivated but extremely agitated, impulsive and frustrated. Here magnesium is a helpful cofactor. If you’ve ever wondered why magnesium helps you feel relaxed, here’s why: Magnesium helps us break down excessive dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine (all excitatory neurotransmitters). If a person has a “fast” COMT gene and is breaking down


dopamine too much, then we may want to support them with cofactors that help increase dopamine in the brain, like the amino acid l-tyrosine. If we know the story of the blueprint, we can work around the genes.


Lifestyle Changes That Help Solve ADHD Issues Lest we imply that supplementation is the only work-around for gene variations, you should know that your lifestyle habits also affect your body’s ability to balance neurotransmitter levels. For example, a child with a “slow” COMT gene may exhibit


anger, agitation and frustration. He’ll need to live in a more relaxing environment. Hint: Spending too much time on a computer is not relaxing because that activity naturally raises dopamine levels. Remember, COMT degrades dopamine, so if it’s running slow, that child will not be able to excrete dopamine very well once it has been produced. If he’s at the computer, bingeing through YouTube and TikTok videos, he’s increasing dopamine levels that his body cannot get rid of easily. Terefore, when parents call him to dinner, they are met with


a maniac child who’s screaming in protest because his dopamine is off the charts. To avoid such scenarios, it’s important to make sure the child is taking time to relax or play outside—activities that don’t boost dopamine production. Parents can also include high magnesium foods like avocados, greens, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains. Supplementation with magnesium glycinate could also be useful. A comprehensive nutrition program that limits sugar, GMOs and gluten, and includes more whole foods would also be beneficial. Of course, always consult a health professional before starting any new health program. While much about our genes and their functionality is still a


mystery, what we do know helps tremendously when dealing with many health issues. Adding genetic testing as a tool to evaluate the causes of ADHD symptoms can clarify any discrepancies between measured neurotransmitter levels and exhibited symptoms. Tis can lead to a more relevant and comprehensive treatment program with better outcomes.


Special thanks to Dwight Franklin, DOM, founder of Franklin Family Wellness Institute, for his help with this article.


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