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Nutrients that consistently test low or deficient in children with ADHD
All of these nutrients play a role in
Magnesium
Important for
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Making protein, bones, and DNA
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Maintaining nerve and muscle function
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Controlling blood sugar
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Controlling blood pressure
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Eating foods rich in magnesium may lead to
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Calmer mind
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Improvement in anxiety, attention, and hyperactivity
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increase in attention and focus
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increase work productivity and task performance
Zinc
Important for
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Helping the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses
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Makes protein and DNA
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Wound healing
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Growth and development
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Eating foods rich in Zinc may lead to
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Improvement in hyperactivity and impulsivity
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Boost in the immune system
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Improvement in sense of taste
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Increase in protein production to aid in wound repair
Vitamin D
Important for
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One of the main building blocks for strong bones
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Helps the body absorb calcium
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Helps carry messages between your brain and your body
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Eating foods rich in Vitamin D
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Improvement in cognitive function
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Improvement in inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
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Increases strong bone development
Iron
Important for
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Brain development
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Growth and development
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Oxygen transport in the body
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Helps make hormones
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Eating foods rich in iron may lead to
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Improvement in inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
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Improvement in concentration & memory
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Improvement in memory
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Increases energy levels
Folate
Important for
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Makes DNA & RNA
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formation of neurotransmitters
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Regulates mood hormones
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Eating foods rich in folate may lead to
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Improvement in inattention and hyperactivity
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Improvement in aggressive behavior
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Improvement in concentration
Omegas
Important for
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Builds brain and nerve cells
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Making important hormones
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Learning and memory functions
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Heart health
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Eating foods rich in omegas may lead to
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Improvement in hyperactivity and impulsivity
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Increase in attention span
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Improvement in visual learning and word reading
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Improvement in short term memory
Note: Please consult a Registered Dietitian or other healthcare provider before giving your child supplements
What can I do to help my child?
It's easy ...
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Run an at-home finger prick micronutrients test
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Monitor your child's intake through this helpful app
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Change your child's diet little by little with our support!
