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ADD/ADHD/ASD/Autism

Fantastic News For Kids and Parents

Parents and Health Practitioners have discovered Enzogenol as an effective nutritional therapy to support children with symptoms of hyperactivity, attention deficits and behaviour problems.

Several paediatricians specialising in the treatment of children with ABC disorders have found Enzo Professional, the high strength Enzogenol formulation, to be a very useful adjunct treatment for children.

The ABC = Attention Behaviour Continuum comprises a number of conditions that include Attention Deficit Disorder, with and without Hyperactivity, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism and other conditions that share similar behavioural phenotypes.

The Enzogenol trial results have given some initial evidence that Enzogenol may improve brain activities naturally to reach similar effects to Ritalin but without the drug-sledgehammer and the risk of side effects.

Dr. Leila Masson from the Mother-Well Clinic in Auckland, New Zealand had this to say about her experience:

“Enzogenol is a safe and effective alternative to medication for children with hyperactivity and problems concentrating. I have noticed improvements in my patients within a few weeks of starting this potent antioxidant. Parents and teachers consistently report that the children are calmer and more focused. I recommend a trial of Enzogenol for any child with features of ADHD or autism.”


Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by difficulties in communication and by repetitive and stereotypic behaviours, as well as by social impairment, attention, cognitive, and learning defects.

ASDs have increased significantly to 1/150 children, and the reasons for this increase are still not clear. There is no reliable screening test, and no definite pathogenesis or curative therapy. However, a recent review of publications on ASDs pathogenesis and treatment with emphasis on neuroimmune processes and new therapeutic approaches found increased oxidative stress and immune dysregulation are present in ASDs, and unique combinations with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoids hold promise for mitigating ASD.
(Source: Theoharides TC, Kempuraj D, Redwood L; Autism: an emerging 'neuroimmune disorder' in search of therapy. Expert Opinion in Pharmacotherapy 2009;10(13):2127-43.)


100% Safe

Enzogenol® has no harmful side effects, unlike caffeine, amphetamines and other cognitive enhancers such as Ritalin. Enzogenol® does not increase blood pressure or heart rate, stunt growth in children, nor does it have any potential to be addictive.


Parents Feedback
The parents feedback has been great! More and more children are reaping the benefits of being calmer, more attentive and socialising much better with other kids. The case studies attest to the success of Enzogenol as part of a nutritional treatment approach. In all cases, Enzo Professional was the preffered choice.

The case studies below have been provided by the parents of the affected child directly to Enzo Nutraceuticals Ltd using a case study questionnaire. The parent gave consent for the information to be used here as long as it is kept anonymous. The information provided has not been altered in any other way.

Case Studies

 
Case 11: D. H., boy, age 6
Diagnosis: Neurotypical, struggling at school First diagnosed at age: 6
Medication (pharmaceutical): None
Supplementation (nutritional): Fish oil, Vitamin C, D3-drops, probiotic, multivit, Biocidin, Pfeiffer Primer IV (Zinc)
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started 17 Nov 2008, 1 cap per day
Special way of dosing: No
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES!
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? 3-4 weeks
 
Please describe changes: less "thick" - retaining information better,
calmer, more capable.
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: No less than normal.
Irritability: Less.
Attention span: Better.
Concentration: Better.
Listening ability: Selective hearing! a little.
Socialisation skills: Never a problem.
Discipline: He's nicer.
School performance: Improved, not hugely but encouraging.
Sleep: Always a good sleep.
Appetite: Same.
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?

School report (Dec 08): has become more focussed, showing more self discipline and independence towards learning.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 20 Dec 2008
 
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Case 10: M. G., boy, age 16
Diagnosis: ADD First diagnosed at age: 10
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Inattentive.
 
Medication (pharmaceutical): None.
Supplementation (nutritional): Omega 3
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started 14 Oct 2008, 2 caps per day
Special way of dosing: No.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES?
 
Please describe changes: He said that he finds it easier to concentrate
after being on the tablets for 2 weeks.

 
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Attention span: Yes!
Concentration: Yes!
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here? No.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 28 Nov 2008
 
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Case 9: N. P., boy, age 5
Diagnosis: ADHD with oppositional defiance disorder (Hyperactivity Major) First diagnosed at age: 4
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Hyperactive / impulsive / oppositional defiant.
 
Medication (pharmaceutical): Rubifen 10.
Supplementation (nutritional): Probiotic, Multivitamin, Vit C, Magnesium, Evwening Primrose oil, Epsom Salt Baths, Zinc Pfeiffer Primer IV, Flaxoil.
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started 24 Sep 2008, 2 caps per day
Special way of dosing: 1 cap morning straight after food,. Second after lunch or 3 pm.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES.
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? 1 day.
 
Please describe changes: It appeared to work quickly - I noticed once dosed in the morning he seemed calmer in afternoon. At first I thought that it was a fluke, but the next day he seemed to be calmer, too. With the calmness came better clearer speech. Good listening, more receptive to requests to comply.
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No.
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: Calmer.
Irritability: Less.
Attention span: Much better.
Concentration: Much better.
Listening ability: Greatly improved.
Discipline: Better - more receptive, compliant.
School performance: Better.
Sleep: OK.
Appetite: No noticable change.
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?
I did drop the afternoon rubifen 10 to see what reaction we would get. He coped so well that I continued it - only dosing when the situation called for it.

Really happy with the result N has had, will continue with this product as part of his supplement regime. Most days he has only 2/3 doses of Rubifen. N starting school on 20th Nov. Many Thanks, F.P.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 10 Nov 2008
 
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Case 8: T. B., boy, age 8
Diagnosis: mild ADHD First diagnosed at age: 2
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Predominantly inattentive.
 
Medication (pharmaceutical): None.
Supplementation (nutritional): Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin C, Acidophilus, Fish oil (daily), Multivitamin (2-3xwk)
Other modes of treatment: Osteopathy, meditation, homeopathy, naturopathy
 
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started 12 Sep 2008, 1 cap per day (240mg)
Special way of dosing: Swallows capsule whole.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES.
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? Difficult to say.
 
Please describe changes: More attentive, attempting to solve problems instead of ignoring (e.g. can't find shoes so finds a different pair), calmer.
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? Could his bowel be irritated? - Has had 1 episode of tummy bug and 1 episode of irritable bowel this past 4 weeks.
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: Calmer.
Attention span: More attentive.
Concentration: Reading for longer.
Listening ability: Improved.
Discipline: Not sure!
School performance: Not sure!
Sleep: Variable.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 12 Oct 2008
 
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Case 7: W. C., boy, age 9
Diagnosis: mild Asperger's/hyperactive/obsessive compulsive. Mainstream and doing well.
Just on the edge of the spectrum.
First diagnosed at age: 2
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Hyperactive, impulsive. Once he is on a track it is hard to divert him.
Medication (pharmaceutical): None.
Supplementation (nutritional): PM Forte, Fish oil, Probiotics, Olive leaf extract, biocidin
Other modes of treatment: Homeopathy
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started Oct 2007, 1 cap per day
Special way of dosing: Swallows pills.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES.
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? Quite quickly.
 
Please describe changes: When you are doing so much it is tricky to tell what is working, but my gut tells me that the Enzo has been instrumental in the latest strides forward that we have made. I want to keep him on it.
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No.
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity:  Much better.
Listening ability: Still problem.
Socialisation skills: Much better.
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 5 May 2008
 
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Case 6: D. M-W., boy, age 8
Diagnosis: Asperger's Syndrome / ADHD First diagnosed at age: 6
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Combination.
 
Medication (pharmaceutical): None.
Supplementation (nutritional): Herbal anti-streptococcal mix, Biocidin, Probiotic, B-complex, Magnesium, Fish oil, Evening primrose oil, Zinc-Pfeiffer primer, Selenium, DMG
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started Feb 2008, 2 caps per day
Special way of dosing: Capsule fine.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES? (Difficult to isolate if specifically due to Enzo as other suppl started at the same time.)
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? not sure.
 
Please describe changes: This year D is calmer, able to concentrate in classroom setting for short periods. Will comply with instructions.
 
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: Few episodes - was little problem.
Irritability: This was a problem - major meltdowns. Much more settled. Very few meltdowns.
Attention span: Longer now so can work/concentrate in bursts 15min.
Concentration: Can now work in classroom. Previously had to be separated with teacher aid.
Listening ability: All related.
Socialisation skills: A lot more confident and social. Can play without having to dominate. Happy. Proactively joining school clubs and sport.
Discipline: Far fewer "time outs". Will follow direction when being told off.
School performance: He is doing work for the first time since starting school! Huge change.
Sleep: Still restless.
Appetite: Always big appetite.
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?
I've been taking it (Enzo Professional) and, perhaps wishful thinking, feel sharper thinking.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 11 April 2008
 
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Case 5: J. C-S., boy, age 16
Diagnosis: Asperger's Syndrome / ADHD First diagnosed at age: 4
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Combination of both.
 
Medication (pharmaceutical):
Supplementation (nutritional): Vitamin C, D, Forte Nutrients, CoQ10, B2, L-carnitine, N-Acetylcysteine - 200mg (6 a day), CMD trace mineral tablets, iron, diet enzymes, OMG ultramuscleze, probiotic, Vit E (400IU)
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started Nov 2007, 4 caps per day (2 AM, 2 PM)
Special way of dosing: J takes tablets no problem.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES!
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes?
 
Please describe changes: Much calmer, notices things around him. More energy in a positive way. J had food poisoning as a baby & we have only been doing the Biomedical for 5 1/2 years so started late. As there were no Doctors doing Biomedical when J was 4 years old which is a shame as lead is not good for the brain - IQ etc. That was J's main problem & viruses. We have got the lead out - now we are healing the body, brain - I hope.
 
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: Less.
Irritability: Less.
Attention span: Better.
Concentration: Better.
Listening ability: Better.
Socialisation skills: Better.
Discipline: Better.
School performance: Pleased with his behaviour. Academics is still a problem.
Sleep: Always been great.
Appetite: Better.
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?
How long does this product need to be in the system before you should notice differences? More differences than about. - 5 months on these meds now. Or will there be slight improvements all the time?
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 12 April 2008
 
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Case 4: S. D., boy, age 8
Diagnosis: Asperger's Syndrome (ASD) and ADD First diagnosed at age: 3
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Inattentive!
 
Medication (pharmaceutical): None.
Supplementation (nutritional): Vitamin C, probiotics, cod liver oil, digestive enzymes, " ultra-muscle-eze" (magnesium), mulivitamin ("kindervital"), flaxseed oil, "neuro-care for kids", melatonin, calcium
Other modes of treatment: Brain-Gym exercises, gluten-free, casein-free diet, no artificial flavourings, colourings, preservatives
 
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started Feb 2008, 2 caps per day
Special way of dosing: No, just swallow with water.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES!
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? Immediate!
 
Please describe changes: From the first few days we found that S focused better and longer than before. He is also better at interacting with other children. His restless behaviour decreased significantly. We had been doing supplements and GF/DF diet for 7 months but it wasn't until we used Enzogenol/Enzo Professional that we saw a dramatic change in his ability to focus. S is now doing very well in school and learning classical guitar! And he is in Cub Scouts!!
 
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: Decreased by a significant amount.
Irritability: Much more capable of controlling emotions.
Attention span: Greatly increased!
Concentration: Much more clear-minded and able to focus.
Listening ability: No change - selective hearing!
Socialisation skills: Much improved due to not annoying others. The greatest problem with socialisation for S was that he couldn't stop annoying other children by touching them, bumping into them, spinning around, talking too loudly, just constantly in motion. Now he can sit quietly in a group and not drive the other children crazy. While this is normal for others, this is a first for S!
Discipline: Doesn't have tantrums anymore when reprimanded.
School performance: Greatly improved.
Sleep: No change.
Appetite: No change. (has never had much of an appetite)
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?
I wish that we had known about this when S was a toddler!! We could have saved him and us a whole lot of grief! This has truly been the turning point for us.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 11 April 2008
 
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Case 3: D. M., boy, age 6
Diagnosis: Autism First diagnosed at age: 1 1/2
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?  Both!
Medication (pharmaceutical): -
Supplementation (nutritional): Biomedical P5P, Zn, Mg
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started Dec 2007, 1 cap per day
Special way of dosing: Capsule given in mashed fruit. He swallows it whole.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES!
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? 1 week!
 
Please describe changes: D is less hyperactive, more attentive and calm. Concentration is better. He wants to interact with other people. Responds to people talking to him. He is much more aware what is going on around him.
 
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: Less hyperactive!
Irritability: Less irritable!
Attention span: Much better!
Concentration: More concentration!
Listening ability: Yes, very much so!
Socialisation skills: Interested in things going on around him!
Discipline: Much better because of his listening!
School performance: Much calmer!
Sleep: He has always been a good sleeper, no change!
Appetite: Just the same!
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?
Prior to Enzo Professional D would only be able to tolerate a trip to the shopping mall, kids party or supermarket for a max of 1 hour. Now he is great for 2-3 hours!!! Fabulous improvement.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 12 April 2008
 
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Case 2: A. W., girl, age 6
Diagnosis: A.S.D. First diagnosed at age: 2
Medication (pharmaceutical): Nilstat, Melatonin

Supplementation (nutritional): Vitamin C, Mg, Zn, Se, probiotic, iodine, floradix, B12, Evening Primrose oil, Cod Liver Oil

ENZO Professional Supplementation: started Nov 2007, 2 caps (1 am, 1 pm)
Special way of dosing: Capsule content sprinkled onto a spoon of soy yoghurt
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES!
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? 3 months!
 
Please describe changes: Calmer. Happier. Complient. Focused at school. Learning better.
 
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? No!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: No.
Irritability: Yes. Much calmer!
Attention span: Yes. Much better!
Concentration: Yes. Improved!
Listening ability: Yes. Understands well!
Socialisation skills: Yes. Making friends!
Discipline: Yes. Much more obedient!
School performance: Yes. Brilliant!
Sleep: Yes. Sleeping through!
Appetite: Yes. Eating breakfast.
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?
Nice company to deal with. Friendly + helpful.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 11 April 2008
 
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Case 1: J. C., boy, age 9
Diagnosis: A.D.H.D., Mild dyspaxia & dyslexic First diagnosed at age: 7
Is your child predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both?
Predominantly hyperactive!
 
Medication (pharmaceutical): Previous Doctor suggested Ritalin - I refused!
Supplementation (nutritional): Iodine, Zn, Vitamin D, omega 3's
ENZO Professional Supplementation: started Aug 2007, 1 cap per day
Special way of dosing: Straight as capsule with juice.
OBSERVATIONS
1. Have you seen any changes in your child after starting on Enzo Professional? YES!
If YES, how long after starting Enzo Professional did you notice changes? 1 week!
 
Please describe changes: A whole lot calmer. Reading has improved. Comprehension has improved. Listening to instructions are better. Behaviour improved by 100%. Even when he is on Enzo Professional his behaviour will deteriorate if he has chocolate or lollies with colouring. We avoid additives etc... But with Enzo huge improvement.
 
2. Have you noticed any unwanted effects / side effects from Enzo Professional? None, whatsoever!
 
3. Have you noticed any changes on the following after starting your child on Enzo Professional? If so, please comment:
Hyperactivity: Very calm now!
Irritability: Less irritable!
Attention span: Improved!
Concentration: Improved!
Listening ability: Improved!
Socialisation skills: Mixes with kids better!
Discipline: A lot better. We rarely have to tell him off compared to before!
School performance: Vast improvement!
Sleep: Small improvement!
Appetite: Eats like a horse!
 
4. Is there anything else you might have noticed that you feel might be helpful to add here?
Before starting on Enzo his reading was extremely difficult. Since then his reading has improved amazingly. We finally have hope & his confidence in Maths and reading have improved too.
 
Date this questionnaire was filled out: 13 April 2008
 
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Special Offer

If you are a parent, carer or health professional looking after kids on the ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum and would like your child or patient to trial Enzogenol, then, please, click here to email us to receive an introductory offer for Enzo Professional. In return we will ask you to fill in a questionnaire to assess the success of Enzogenol for the child.

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The Science
 

The latest clinical study on Enzogenol has investigated effects on cognitive function in healthy people (Pipingas et al. 2008). This study demonstrated improved performance on cognitive tasks after only 5 weeks of treatment.

Important for the application in ADHD, Asperger’s and Autism are the results from the neuroimaging analyses. The Enzogenol study used steady-state probe topography (SSPT) neuroimaging to investigate changes in brain activity associated with the treatment.

This is a powerful technique established at the Brain Sciences Institute (BSI) of Swinburne University in Melbourne. With this method the researchers found significant changes in patterns of brain activity that were associated with the improved performance. Professor Silberstein of BSI had previously studied the effects of methylphenidate (Ritalin) on brain activities in children with ADHD using the same technology, and found specific changes in the way the kid’s brains worked after an acute dose of Ritalin.

It is these effects of the drug in the brain that lead to the normalization in behaviour and allow the children to concentrate better. Interestingly, very similar changes were seen with the Enzogenol, but these changes observed with Enzogenol were milder and more supple than those observed with the drug Ritalin.

These results have given some initial evidence that Enzogenol may improve brain activities naturally to reach similar effects to Ritalin but without the drug-sledgehammer and the risk of side effects.

At this time we can only speculate on the possible mechanisms of action that could explain the positive effects Enzogenol has on children with behavioural problems. Possibilities include:

  • Affecting the antioxidant status – reducing free radical oxidative stress.

  • Direct effects modifying signal transduction in the CNS from phenolic compounds and their metabolites entering circulation.

  • Indirect effects by influencing the gut-brain axis, i.e.

  • reducing leaky gut symptoms that may contribute to, or underlie, the behavioral phenotype.

  • affecting levels of circulating neuroactive compounds originating from the enteric nervous system.

  • modifying/reducing negative effects of dietary antigens.

  • affecting metal load in the gut through strong metal-chelating properties of the proanthocyanidin compounds in Enzogenol.

Enzogenol® has no side effects. Unlike caffeine, amphetamines and other cognitive enhancers such as Ritalin, Enzogenol® does not increase your blood pressure or heart rate, stunt growth in children, nor does it have any potential to be addictive.

More Information:
Enzogenol & Brain Function - Clinical Study
Ritalin (methylphenidate) - Side Effects
Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine - Side Effects

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