I'm not sure if it's supposed to "replace" Ritalin or not but I happened to
notice a fish oil supplement in the GNC last night that was marked for children
with ADD/ADHD.  Perhaps this is an avenue to explore?

Tammy Schilling
LLL Salisbury, MD

gima wrote:

> While we are exploring herbal alternatives, does anyone know of an herbal
> alternative to Ritalin?  I have a client who was taking it until pregnancy
> and I see in Hale that it is probably not a good idea while breastfeeding.
> I have heard and read of alternative therapies for ADHD but didn't take
> notice because I hadn't had cause to consider it with a breastfeeding mother.
>
> I would like to give her suggestions when I tell her that Ritalin doesn't
> come off looking very good.
>
> Pat Gima, IBCLC
> Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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