A well-conducted study of 31 children ages 6 to 12 that had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found a significant improvement in those taking bacopa extract, according to a report in the journal “Advances in Mind-Body Medicine.”

The children were given the extract in a dose of 225 mg a day for six months.

Researchers found a 93 percent reduction in restlessness, an 89 percent improvement in self-control, and an attention-deficit improvement in 85 percent of the children.

In addition, learning problems improved 78 percent, impulsive behavior 67 percent, and psychological problems improved 52 percent.

Food intolerance is a common cause of ADHD and should be tested for as well.