Understanding neurodivergence
Articles based on published research: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, mood, sleep, and what actually helps.
Vitamin D and ADHD: Deficiency Is Twice as Common, but What Do the Trials Really Show?
Meta-analyses find that people with ADHD have lower vitamin D and are about twice as likely to be deficient. Supplement trials show small gains in attention when added to medication, and a vitamin D plus magnesium trial went viral. Here is the honest picture, including the caveat almost nobody mentions.
ADHD Genes Beyond Dopamine: The Six Brain Pathways a 2022 Review Maps, and Why They All Lead Back to Dopamine
A viral post says the genes linked to ADHD fall into six neurotransmitter pathways. The review behind it is real. Here is what each pathway does, which genes are involved, why heritability is about 76%, and what a consumer DNA file can and cannot tell you.
Is ADHD Really "Low Dopamine"? What a 40-Year Review Actually Found
A viral post says the "ADHD = dopamine deficiency" idea does not hold up. It is right. Here is the real 2024 review, its three strongest arguments, and what it does not mean.
Taurine and ADHD: What the Science Actually Says (and Doesn't)
Social media claims high-dose taurine fixes ADHD by cutting brain inflammation and balancing dopamine. The animal research is genuinely interesting. But there is a critical gap you need to know about before touching a supplement.
ADHD Has No Single Cause - and That Changes Everything
ADHD emerges from the interaction of three forces: genes, brain biology, and early environment. Understanding all three shifts the conversation from blame to precision.
Dopamine and Reward Seeking: Why ADHD Brains Are Wired for Addiction
New research from Kanazawa University reveals that dopamine in the nucleus accumbens drives reward SEEKING, not just reward enjoyment. Here is what that means for ADHD brains, motivation, and addiction vulnerability.
ADHD Paralysis: Why You Freeze When You Want to Act (and How to Unstick)
You know exactly what to do, you want to do it, and yet you cannot start. ADHD paralysis is executive dysfunction, not laziness. Here is what is happening and what helps.
ADHD, Autism & Medication: Why You May React Differently
Many neurodivergent people get more side effects at low doses, less benefit at standard ones, or even paradoxical reactions. Here is the neurobiology - and why it matters.
ADHD Genes & Dopamine: DRD4, DRD2, DAT1 - and Can a DNA Test Detect Them?
The main genes linked to ADHD, what they do, and the honest truth about whether 23andMe or AncestryDNA can detect them.
The ADHD Brain & Dopamine: Why Motivation Works Differently
ADHD is not about willpower. Discover how dopamine, reward and brain networks shape attention and motivation.
ADHD and Nutrition: How What You Eat Shapes Your Focus
Science confirms it: diet directly influences dopamine, attention and impulsivity in ADHD. Discover the foods, deficiencies and strategies that change everything.
MTHFR Mutation and ADHD: What Your 23andMe Results Might Reveal
Thousands search for the link between MTHFR variants and ADHD every month. Here is the honest, science-backed answer - and what your 23andMe or AncestryDNA data can actually tell you.
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