Looking for info on oligomeric proanthocyanidins (

[Chemar]

Hi everyone

 

I have received a message from a new member here who is looking for info on

oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC)

 

She indicates that someone once posted about trying this treatment for a 14yo child?

I dont recall seeing this, but if anyone has any info for her, please could you post it here

 

thanks

[Phyl]

Hi,

Dr. James Greenblatt from Massachusetts believes that OPC is beneficial. On his website, for Comprehensive Psychiatric Resources, he provides information on OPC Synergy: http://www.naturaladd.com/opc/index.html

I believe that Dr. Greenblatt was interviewed in a Latitudes journal a few years ago.

Phyl

[Claire]

I thought OPC was just a good supplement for ADD , e.g. grapeseed extract. Is this a treatment also??

 

Phyl, How have things been for your son lately?

 

Claire

[Phyl]

Yes, I think that OPC is mostly promoted for ADD/ADHD.

 

Claire,

My son is doing very well these days. I have barely seen any tics all summer, though he does sometimes complain that he is anxious. (School starts in 2 weeks here). Unfortunately he still has some metabolites showing overgrowth of yeast/fungal infection. This is after many months of taking nystatin. At least the level is lower than it was last time we checked. I will start a post on this after I get new directions from our doctor on how to get rid of this infection.

Phyl