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Your ADHD & Mother Nature: A Match Made in Your Kitchen

wellbeing

By Sophie B.

- Jul 3, 2025

Forget the apple, a spoon of Omega-3 a day keeps the ADHD at bay - or does it? Salmons, tunas, seeds, nuts are your best bets for an Omega-3 boost. While there is no gilded evidence of an Omega-3 miracle, if there is a deficiency like most have with ADHD, it might be worth exploring.

But don't go running to the supermarket for iron supplements just yet! There is a whisper in the wind about iron’s potential for controlling ADHD symptoms like inattention or emotional control, but nothing concrete for impulsivity or other behaviors. Remember, self-declared iron man, too much can rust your health.

Can powers lie in the minuscule? Turns out, magnesium, which could be carrying the weight of your ADHD symptoms in its molecular hands. However, the jury's still out. And speaking of hush-hush, zinc comes into focus next with ambiguity around its effectiveness in ADHD symptom control. Making this much even murkier is the fact that the amount of zinc to take can be as unique as your fingerprint.

Now, can vitamins outsmart ADHD? Possibly. But it’s a hypothesis that needs more love from the research community. With doses varying by type, age, sex, and other factors, be sure to get your healthcare provider’s sign-off.

Also on the exploration list, melatonin gets a nod. Hailed as the sleep hormone, this could be your antidote to sleepless nights rattled by ADHD meds. But, remember. sleep alone isn't enough to keep ADHD at bay. And as for St. John's wort, Ginkgo biloba, and Ginseng? The song remains the same. Promising but needs more research. Also, do NOT become your pharmacist at home. Approaching any new supplement needs to start at your healthcare provider’s office.

Lastly, pumping yourself with caffeine for ADHD? Turns out it's like fighting fire with fire. Although you might feel a temporary kick but long term it leaves you riskier for a caffeine use disorder.

Also, remember, not all supplements are made equal. Go for third-party tested products - because, let's face it, when's the last time you heard about the FDA checking your fish oil supplement? Stay smart, be safe and here’s to finding your perfect, natural, ADHD-tackler.

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