TRISOMY 21 RESEARCH FOUNDATION RECOMMENDED PROTOCOL FOR DOWN SYNDROME Trisomy 21 Research recommends the following products as nutrition and/or drug therapy for infants, children, and adults with Down Syndrome.
NuTriVene-D1 or NuTriVene-AD (Adult Formula) Complete Program
-includes Daily Supplement, Daily Enzyme, and NightTime Formula
Vitamin D DHA/EPA Ginkgo Biloba Nutrivene LongvidaTM2 Curcumin Probiotic Piracetam* and/or Cholinesterase Inhibitor Drug* Aricept3 or N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonist
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE - 3X/DAY
Daily Supplement, Daily Enzyme, Vitamin D, DHA/EPA, Ginkgo Biloba, Probiotic, Piracetam and/or C.I. Drug or NMDA Drug
Afternoon
Daily Supplement, Daily Enzyme, DHA/EPA, Ginkgo Biloba, Probiotic, Piracetam and/or C.I. Drug or NMDA Drug
NightTime Formula, Curcumin (up to 1 hour before bedtime)
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE - 2X/DAY (ALTERNATIVE)
Daily Supplement, Daily Enzyme, Vitamin D, DHA/EPA, Ginkgo Biloba, Probiotic, Piracetam and/or C.I. Drug or NMDA Drug
Afternoon
Daily Supplement, Daily Enzyme, DHA/EPA, Piracetam and/or C.I. Drug or NMDA Drug
NightTime Formula, Curcumin (up to 1 hour before bedtime)
NuTrivene-D or NuTriVene-AD Products Dosed based upon weight. Follow dosage on bottle labels and in directions for use. Do not use Nutrivene-D Daily Enzyme if gastroesophageal reflux is present. Vitamin D Recommended dosage is 1000 IU for children under 6 and 2000 IU for patients 6 years of age and older, including what is found in the Nutrivene-D Daily Supplement. DHA/EPA Products Choose high quality products that meet or exceed national and international standards for purity and are tested for peroxides, heavy metals, and dioxins by a third party. Ginkgo Biloba: Recommended dosage is 5.5 mg per kilogram of body weight for children over 3 years of age. Curcumin: Recommended dosage is up to 2000 mg for all ages. Probiotic: Follow directions for use from manufacturer. Piracetam*: Recommended dosage is 75 mg per kilogram of body weight. Aricept*: Recommended dosage is 5 mg (up to 10 mg) daily for patients over 13 years of age. Namenda*: Follow dosing as recommended by your medical practitioner. WARNINGS: Omega-3 fatty acids may increase the blood-thinning effects of aspirin or warfarin. While the combination of aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids may actually be helpful under certain circumstances (such as heart disease), they should only be taken together under the guidance and supervision of a healthcare provider. Ginkgo biloba should not be used by individuals undergoing blood thinning therapy, those with bleeding issues, or individuals undergoing surgery Curcumin may enhance the effects of anti-platelet drugs, high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,and warfarin. Do not take if suffering from a biliary tract obstruction or if taking a steroidal anti-inflammatory like prednisone. *Optional
1Nutrivene is a registered trademark of International Nutrition, Inc.
2Longvida is a trademark of Verdure Sciences, Inc.
3Aricept is a registered trademark of Eisai Co., Ltd.
4Namenda is a registered trademark of Forest Laboratories, Inc.
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