Plum Natural Market

213 Oak Street Ext.

Forest City, NC 28043
828-245-6842

Store Hours:
Monday-Friday 9-6
Saturday
10-5
Closed Sunday

Your Local Organic Health Food Newsletter

August 2016

Brain Power with DHA

DHA and EPA Boost Brain
Function in Children with ADHD

Researchers supplemented DHA and EPA for

1 year to children with ADHD, measuring
attention, literacy, and behavior. They
measured the increase in these fatty acids in
the red blood cell membranes, demonstrating
absorption of the nutrients. Those with the
highest red blood cell levels of DHA and EPA
had improved spelling, better attention, fewer
behavior problems, less hyperactivity, and
reduced cognitive problems.
Within the brain, DHA and EPA slowly
accumulate over time in this case a 1 year
study. Raising brain levels of these fatty acids
in children with significant attention and
behavioral issues had a significant
improvement in their poor mental function.
Supplementing DHA in liquid or softgel form
is a great way to give your child a brain boost
this school year. Try Nordic Naturals
Children's DHA syrup or Complete Omega
Juniors softgels.

1. Blueberries: Full of favenoids,

blueberries help improve memory, learning
and general thinking.
2. Fish: The oils (omega-3 fats) present in
fatty fsh help enhance problem solving,
concentration, and memory.
3. Eggs: Choline in eggs help develop
memory. Eggs also contain iron, folate,
vitamin A and D (if enhanced), which are
important for normal growth and
development.
4. Avocado: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids,
avocado improves blood fow to the brain, a
natural way to enhance brain ability.
5. Chocolate: Dark chocolate has been
found to increase blood fow to the brain,
improve thinking and mood. Contains
caffeine.

Give the Gift of Health with the Plum Natural Gift Card

August 2016

Supports Brain Metabolism

Studies have shown that very active children
may have special dietary needs. Source
Naturals Attentive Child is designed to
support the multiple systems that affect your
child's brain metabolism-and kids love the
sweet and tart taste! DMAE, a substance
normally found in the brain, may be used by
the body to make choline, which in turn may
be used to make acetylcholine. Magnesium is
necessary for numerous metabolic processes
and also plays a role in neuromuscular
transmission and activity. L-Aspartate, an
amino acid, acts as a neurotransmitter. Our
grape seed extract provides procyanidins,
which have powerful antioxidant activity, and
phosphatidylserine is a vital component of cell
membranes, including those in the brain.

Plum Natural Market News

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tablets

Magnesium (from magnesium aspartate)

Zinc (as zinc picolinate)
L-Aspartate (from magnesium aspartate)
DMAE (as DMAE bitartrate)
Sharp-PS Soybean Extract
Yielding 60% Phosphatidylserine
Grape Seed Extract (Proanthodyn)

Amount
120 mg
2 mg
310 mg
100 mg
33 mg
20 mg
15 mg

Suggested Use: For ages 5 and up. Take as follows, depending

on your child's weight: <75 lb. = 1 to 2 tablets daily, 75 to 125
lb. = 2 to 3 tablets daily, > 125 lb. = 3 to 4 tablets daily.

Calm Child by Planetary Herbals is a

special herbal blend, designed to soothe the
minds and bodies of children, particularly in
their moments of restlessness, anxiety, or
stress. It helps counter the effects of overstimulation to help cultivate a centered sense
of well-being and confidence for children.
Lemon balm and chamomile are legendary for
gently easing the effects of over-stimulation.
Chinese zizyphus, gotu kola, amla, and
hawthorn berry deeply tonify the child's
system, lessening sensitivity to stressors.
Calm Child is available as a tablet and a greattasting, alcohol-free liquid.