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By Patrick Holford In 1965, UK paediatrician Dr Richard Smithells discovered that children with low folate were at significantly higher risk of neural tube defects, then commonly referred to as spina bifida. It took more than 25 years for his research to be taken seriously. It...
by Patrick Holford -- Neurodivergence refers to differences in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical. This concept encompasses conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, dyspraxia, synaesthesia, dyscalculia, Down syndrome,...
-- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders, all classified as ‘neurodivergent’, have rocketed in both the UK and USA. One in six children is classified as neurodivergent or in need of special...
By Simon Martin After a lifetime dedicated to pioneering nutrition and mental health, Patrick Holford—founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) and the visionary behind Food for the Brain—will be stepping down as CEO in 2025 (but will remain very much involved). Over the past...
(Originally posted in IHCAN magazine. Written by Patrick Holford, edited by Carol Ludlam) What is really going on as we age? What contributes to the wrinkles, stiffer joints, slower cognitive function and other health problems? It begins with the brain. Your brain consumes more energy...
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by Patrick Holford -- What has homocysteine got to do with autism? Homocysteine, a toxic amino acid commonly associated with disorders of the brain and circulation, is an indicator of a lack of B vitamins resulting in faulty methylation, a process critical for brain function. So...
Your Glutathione Index Defines How Your Cells Are Ageing Nutritional therapists have been measuring red cell glutathione and supplementing glutathione or its precursor N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) for decades. But it’s really hard, and expensive, to measure accurately. Until now. So how...
Managing ADHD in Adults: A Nutritional Approach ADHD isn't only a childhood condition. A growing number of adults are being diagnosed with it, often for the first time, and medication alone doesn't always address every symptom. That’s why adult ADHD nutrition is worth looking at alongside...
