HI-Leadership (Premium-2): Melatonin, Omega 3 & Dietary Supplements: ADHD Hype or Help?

Can melatonin, omega-3, dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals improve adult ADHD symptoms? Two experts separate the buzz from the science.

Two experts examine whether melatonin, omega-3, dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals truly benefit adults with ADHD. While some supplements show promise in supporting brain health, scientific evidence for their effectiveness in improving ADHD symptoms remains limited.

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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 fatty acids, and plant extracts, come in the form of pills, gummies, powders, and liquids. Some people add supplements to an existing medication regimen; others take supplements in place of medication. This does not mean that supplements are effective at treating ADHD symptoms or safe for you to take.

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