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Before starting any vitamin or supplement regimen, please consult with your healthcare provider. It is essential to get proper testing to identify deficiencies and determine the correct dosage. Self-administering supplements without professional guidance may be ineffective or potentially harmful to your health.
Recommended supplements for ADHD support
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Available Supplements
B Complex
Improves energy metabolism and brain function
Recommended dose: 1 tablet daily
Sources: Whole grains, eggs, meat
Omega-3
Improves focus and cognitive function
Recommended dose: 1000–2000 mg EPA/DHA daily
Sources: Fish oil, flaxseed oil, walnuts
Vitamin D
Supports cognitive function and behavior in children with vitamin D deficiency
Recommended dose: 1000–2000 IU daily (or 50,000 IU once a week)
Sources: Sunlight, fatty fish, eggs
Magnesium
Reduces hyperactivity, improves sleep and attention (when deficient)
Recommended dose: 100–300 mg daily (often with vitamin B6)
Sources: Pumpkin seeds, spinach, almonds
Iron
Reduces fatigue, improves attention (when ferritin is low)
Recommended dose: ~80 mg elemental iron daily
Sources: Red meat, liver, legumes
Zinc
Improves attention, reduces impulsivity and hyperactivity (especially when deficient)
Recommended dose: 15–30 mg daily (elemental zinc)
Sources: Oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds
Pycnogenol
Reduces hyperactivity and impulsivity, improves attention
Recommended dose: 1 mg/kg of body weight per day
Sources: French maritime pine bark extract
L-Carnitine
Improves attention and reduces fatigue (when deficient)
Recommended dose: 50 mg/kg of body weight daily
Sources: Red meat, carnitine supplements
Vitamin B6
Enhances magnesium effects, reduces excitability and improves mood
Recommended dose: 0.6 mg/kg of body weight per day, typically 10–20 mg
Sources: Chicken, bananas, potatoes
Ginkgo biloba
May improve attention and reduce hyperactivity
Recommended dose: 80–240 mg daily
Sources: Standardized ginkgo leaf extract
Saffron
Reduces ADHD symptoms, helps with anxiety and improves attention
Recommended dose: 30 mg daily, split into 2 doses
Sources: Saffron capsules or standardized extract
Bacopa Monnieri
Improves attention, reduces hyperactivity and enhances memory
Recommended dose: 225–300 mg daily
Sources: Bacopa monnieri extract (20% bacosides)
Phosphatidylserine
Improves memory, attention and learning
Recommended dose: 200–300 mg daily
Sources: Soy or sunflower lecithin