Free Guide to the Top 5 Vitamins and Supplements for ADHD
Medication is an important part of a treatment plan, but it should never be the only therapy. Studies suggest that these vitamins and natural supplements play an important role in controlling symptoms....
View ArticleFree Guide to Natural ADHD Treatment Options
In this age of herbal supplements, “superfood” fads, and miracle cures, it’s more important than ever for parents of children with ADHD and adults with the condition to separate legitimate alternative...
View ArticleTreatment for the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
In the days and weeks following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, relief is a common emotion. Finally, you have an explanation for the emotional roller coaster that has turned your life upside down and...
View ArticleFree Guide to the Best Vitamins and Supplements for Managing ADHD Symptoms
Most ADHD professionals recommend eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, complex carbs, and some lean protein with every meal, since a balanced nutritional plan can help to manage symptoms....
View ArticleYour Free Guide to Flavorful Fish Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in certain fish, eggs, and oils, and are tied to brain and nerve cell function. They boost the body’s production of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is low in the...
View ArticleNew Evidence: Omega-3s Improve Attention, Hyperactivity, Cognitive Function
August 23, 2017 Data from ten clinical trials indicates that an omega-3 regimen can significantly boost attention, cognition, and other ADHD-related challenges in children with attention deficit —...
View ArticleBeyond Genes: Leveraging Sleep, Exercise, and Nutrition to Improve ADHD
Dubbed “hyperkinetic disorder” 50 years ago, ADHD was first associated with hyperactivity and weak impulse control alone. Since then — and particularly over the last decade — our understanding of the...
View Article12 Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fish oil supplements deliver the critical omega-3 fatty acids that boost the body's synthesis of dopamine, the neurotransmitter lacking in ADHD brains. But pills are neither the only option nor the...
View ArticleFree ADHD Resource: Everyday Foods Filled with Omega-3s
The research is clear: One of the best things you can do for your ADHD brain is increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Many parents and adults choose to supplement their food intake with fish oil...
View ArticleOmega 3s: The Ultimate (ADHD) Brain Food
There’s a reason why the American Psychiatric Association recommends that every man, woman, and child in America eat fish — particularly fatty fish, like salmon and tuna — two or more times a week. And...
View ArticleFish Oil & Beyond: Our Readers’ Most Popular Supplements for ADHD
The ADHD medications available today are, generally speaking, very effective at managing symptoms like impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention.1 But ADHD is a complex condition that may respond...
View ArticleStudy: Maternal Diet Linked to Risk of ADHD Symptoms in Children
April 9, 2019 A study published recently in the Journal of Pediatrics1 suggested that a mother’s diet during pregnancy may influence her child’s risk of developing symptoms of attention deficit...
View Article“This Egg Is Making Me Uncomfortable”
The following is a personal essay, and not a medical recommendation endorsed by ADDitude. For more information about natural ADHD treatment, speak with your physician. “This egg is making me...
View ArticleQ: “How Do I Get My Sensory-Sensitive Child to Take Fish Oil Supplements?”
Q: “My child has ADHD and sensory sensitivities; getting her to take fish oil supplements has always been a challenge. Can you recommend any strategies or creative methods that can help my child get a...
View ArticleMelatonin, Omega 3 & Dietary Supplements: ADHD Hype or Help?
You’ve seen the ads for over-the-counter dietary supplements that promise to improve ADHD symptoms and wondered if you should try them. Supplements, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omega...
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