Integrative approach to ADHD (Integrative Approach)
ADHD has significant nutritional underpinnings including omega-3 deficiency, iron insufficiency, zinc depletion, and magnesium-B6 imbalance. Integrative treatment plans address these root drivers alongside stimulant medications, often improving efficacy and tolerability.
Evidence highlight
EPA/DHA supplementation (≥750mg EPA/day) improves attention, hyperactivity, and cognitive performance in pediatric ADHD across 16 RCTs: Grade A evidence. Ferritin <30 ng/mL correlates with ADHD symptom severity and is correctable.
Commonly used supplements
- EPA/DHA (high-dose omega-3)
- Zinc picolinate
- Magnesium glycinate + B6
- Iron (if ferritin <30)
- L-theanine
- Phosphatidylserine
- Pycnogenol
- Vitamin D
Key interaction flags
Iron + stimulant medications (iron can reduce amphetamine efficacy: separate timing)
High-dose omega-3 + anticoagulants
Zinc + copper (deplete copper at high doses)
Phosphatidylserine + anticoagulants
Labs to consider
Clinical note
Ferritin levels below 30 ng/mL independently predict ADHD symptom severity: many practitioners use >50 ng/mL as the functional target. Iron repletion alone can meaningfully reduce stimulant dose requirements. Always check iron before adding supplements that may interact with absorption.
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