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Rational dosages of nutrients have a prolonged effect on learning disabilities.

R M Carlton1, G Ente, L Blum

  • 1Stonybrook University, Medical School, NY, USA.

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
|May 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Nutrient supplementation significantly improved academic performance and behavior in children with learning disabilities. Gains persisted with continued nutrient use, suggesting a potential nutrient-responsive component to learning disabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Existing literature suggests nutrient administration can enhance academic performance in learning-disabled children.
  • This study aimed to rigorously investigate the impact of nutrients on this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the effects of nutrients on learning-disabled children in a controlled study.
  • To assess the long-term impact of nutrient supplementation on academic and behavioral outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial followed an open-label nutrient phase.
  • Twenty learning-disabled children were enrolled; 19 completed the initial open-label phase.
  • Nutrient interventions (B vitamins and minerals) were administered in a blinded crossover design during the second year.

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Main Results:

  • Open-label nutrient treatment led to significant academic and behavioral improvements within months.
  • Children experienced substantial gains in reading comprehension and mainstreaming from special education.
  • Long-term nutrient use was associated with sustained academic gains, while discontinuation led to performance decline.

Conclusions:

  • The study tentatively supports the hypothesis that learning disabilities may be, in some cases, a nutrient-responsive disorder.
  • Nutrient supplementation shows promise as an intervention for improving outcomes in learning-disabled children.