Supplementation can play a role in managing symptoms of ADHD, and several studies have explored their effectiveness:

1. Micronutrients: A broad-based micronutrient formula, primarily composed of vitamins and minerals, has shown preliminary evidence of reducing ADHD symptoms in adults. This randomized, placebo-controlled trial suggested improvements based on self and observer ratings¹.

2. Vitamin D and Magnesium: These supplements have been proposed to alleviate symptoms of ADHD, particularly when baseline levels of vitamin D are insufficient or deficient². Another study suggested that Vitamin D and magnesium contributed to behavioral improvements in children with ADHD³.

3. Probiotics: Supplements like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and multi-species probiotics have shown potential in improving ADHD symptoms, although more robust evidence is needed before they can be routinely recommended².

4. Dietary Patterns: There is some evidence to suggest that healthier dietary patterns may lower the risk of ADHD, while non-healthy patterns might increase it. However, extreme interventions, such as elimination diets, often lack evidence and can lead to nutritional deficiencies².

Overall, while there is promising research, further robust scientific evidence is needed to firmly establish these supplements as part of ADHD therapy. It's always important to discuss potential supplement use with a healthcare provider, especially for ADHD treatment.

Footnotes

1. Julia J Rucklidge, "Vitamin-mineral treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial," PubMed. ↩

2. Sofia Pinto, "Eating Patterns and Dietary Interventions in ADHD: A Narrative Review," PMC. ↩ ↩² ↩³

3. Mostafa Hemamy, "Effect of Vitamin D and Magnesium Supplementation on Behavior Problems in Children with ADHD," PMC. ↩