Children with ADHD, which product helps reduce cholesterol?
Good evening, my 10-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with cholesterol levels of 252. She is currently taking sertraline and aloperidone for OCD and oxybutynin and Minirin for incontinence. Unfortunately, these are the aftereffects of her premature birth at 26 weeks (700 grams and cerebral hemorrhage). In addition to OCD, she has also been diagnosed with ADHD. I would like to know if there is a supplement that can help lower her cholesterol levels, to be combined with a healthy physical and dietary lifestyle.
Dear Maria Cristina,
Given your daughter’s age, for cholesterol control, I believe it is best to focus on an appropriate diet combined with physical activity. To combat elevated cholesterol, in addition to reducing fats and foods with a high glycemic index (which cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, leading to insulin release, which in turn stimulates the liver to produce cholesterol),
I recommend limiting your daughter's intake of refined carbohydrates (white pasta, white bread, white rice, sweets) and instead opting for whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. These foods are rich in fiber and slow-release starches, which are absorbed slowly and help maintain stable insulin levels.
As a nutritional support for ADHD and to improve the lipid profile, I suggest considering, in consultation with the doctors treating your daughter, the possibility of using the product VitaDHA liquid in single-dose vials. Children with ADHD often show a deficiency of omega-3 DHA, a fatty acid that plays crucial structural roles in the nervous system and retina. This is why children with ADHD typically benefit from DHA supplementation.
As for the dosage, I recommend starting with 1 vial of VitaDHA every other day for at least 2 weeks, and then increasing to one vial per day, with a supplementation period of at least 2 months. The product can be taken directly from the vial or poured onto a spoon, as it is odorless and flavored with lemon, or it can be added to plain or fruit yogurt, spreadable cheeses, or smoothies. I also recommend showing the product's informational sheet to the doctors. I remain available for further information.
Best regards,
Rosaria Ramondino, Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
