Bonus Episode: Healing ADHD at the UltraWellness Center
Mark Hyman
Jun 6, 2025
Episode description
This special bonus episode features Dr. George Papanicolaou from the UltraWellness Center, diving into how functional medicine approaches ADHD — and why the root cause is rarely just in the brain.
In this conversation, Dr. Papanicolaou shares the story of a young woman struggling with ADHD symptoms that conventional medicine failed to resolve. Through a deeper investigation into gut health, nutrient deficiencies, mitochondrial dysfunction, and even genetics, Dr. Papanicolaou explains how addressing the body’s imbalances can dramatically improve focus, energy, and emotional regulation.
You’ll learn:
• Why ADHD is being diagnosed more than ever—and what you might be missing
• How your gut health affects your brain, inflammation, and attention
• Why nutrients like omega-3s, vitamin D, and magnesium are essential for cognitive health
• How your genes and lifestyle work together to shape your brain health
• What you can do—without medication—to support mental clarity and better focusThis is part of a limited bonus series spotlighting the work of the UltraWellness Center team, with new episodes dropping monthly on select Fridays. To learn more about the UltraWellness Center or inquire about becoming a patient, visit: https://ultrawellnesscenter.com
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