Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

195: Glutathione & ADHD Brains with Dr. Gina Nick


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Some children can skip meals, miss sleep, or fight off a cold and barely flinch — while others spiral into meltdowns after the smallest stressor. In this episode, Dana Kay uncovers the hidden biological reason behind that difference: glutathione — the brain's primary antioxidant and stress buffer.

Joined by world-renowned naturopathic physician and researcher Dr. Gina Nick, this episode breaks down glutathione (or "Vitamin G") in a way parents can finally understand. You'll learn how glutathione protects the brain from toxins and inflammation, why modern kids are more depleted than ever, and how low levels can drive ADHD symptoms, emotional dysregulation, and stress sensitivity.

Drawing on decades of research, clinical practice, and formulation expertise, Dr. Nick explains detox pathways, NAC vs glutathione, safe supplementation, and why small daily detox actions matter more than extreme protocols. If your child's nervous system feels constantly overwhelmed — even when you're doing everything right — this episode fills in a critical missing piece.

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  • https://bestdailyever.com/ref/294/ - Use the following code for 15% off your first order: DANAKAY15

KEY TAKEAWAYS [00:01] Why some kids melt down faster than others [04:08] What glutathione actually is [06:31] How toxins deplete brain resilience [10:19] Silent brain inflammation explained [13:45] Genetic detox vulnerabilities [17:07] NAC vs glutathione [18:32] Oral glutathione challenges [23:09] Safe daily glutathione support [28:23] Signs glutathione is working [29:51] One daily detox action

MEMORABLE MOMENTS "Glutathione is the mother of all antioxidants." "That's when the brain becomes vulnerable." "That one extra neurotoxin can put things over the edge." "Brain inflammation is often silent." "Some kids accumulate toxins faster." "I want glutathione to be a household name."

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