Synaptol´s ™ list of ingredients, located very near the bottom of the web page, includes: Aloe barbadensis, Tragacanth gum, Beta-Glucan, Arabinogalactan, Shiitake mushroom extract, Cordycep mycelia extract, Maitake mushroom extract, Glucosamine sulfate, Ghatti gum, and Guar gum.

Tragacanth gum, used in the U.S. since the early 19th century, is derived from the Astragalus plant, known to support the immune system. Today it is used by both the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries as a gum, or emulsifier.

Aloe, a plant derivative used as a cure-all by the ancient Greeks, has both antibiotic and astringent properties. More commonly thought of as a topical skin salve, it also has been used historically as an anti-inflammatory and is known to have antibiotic properties when ingested. Aloe’s support of immune system function may be beneficial to ADD/ADHD sufferers somewhat.

Synaptrol™ is marketed as a supplement for hyperactive children and is recommended as an alternative to Ritalin. As studies continue to prove the deleterious affects of that class II stimulant in the treatment of ADHD, Synapotrol™ may prove to be an innocuous choice for concerned parents and care givers.

Though currently Synaptrol´s ™ target population is relatively small, its importance should not be considered marginal. The symptoms of ADHD compounded by a negative reaction to Ritalin are causing undue stress in schools and families, creating a domino effect of distress and lower life quality.

• Succinct, positive customer testimonials
• Product “comes with a…no-catch money-back unconditional” guarantee
• A nutraceutical, Synaptol does not contain Methylphenidate nor any Class II Stimulants

• Unlike many of its market peers, Synaptol ™ is not labeled for mild depression, emotional lability, or bad temper
• Does not contain Lithium Orate, a natural mood enhancer
• According to the manufacturer, the specific combination of organic ingredients is intended to benefit children who present with ADHD, rather than a broader spectrum of disorders/diagnoses

Synaptrol ™ claims to reverse the symptoms as well as address the root cause of ADHD. More and more a facile diagnoses for the presentation of hyperactivity in children who may learn differently from their classmates, ADHD, the manufacturers of Synaptrol maintain, might not even be a legitimate diagnosis.

While we have been persuaded to understand that (the symptoms of) ADHD may be more effectively treated by naturopathic means, we am not at all confident that parents should make such a decision without consulting their child´s primary care physician as well as a mental health care provider.

Synaptrol ™ is a formula whose limited use should be carefully monitored and used under the guidance of medical doctor. It may not be a beneficial option for the millions of us suffering from anxiety, tearfulness, chronic fatigue and headaches.