Mineral supplement?

[AYSM]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone gives their kiddo a mineral supplement. I know, often ADHD kids are lacking in Zinc and Magnesium. I am thinking about a mineral supplement and wondering if anyone has recommendations. Thanks!

[Aspen797]

We use just the MZI supplement from the company Accentrate (not their multivitamin) and a B- complex vitamin from another company. If there is a deficiency, it can take some time to correct—we saw changes about 6 months in.

[AYSM in reply to Aspen797]

Thanks! How old is your kiddo? Mine is 7. He also takes the extended release form of Ritalin. Just wondering if you are supplementing and your kiddo is also on meds, or just the supplements. Thanks!

[Aspen797 in reply to AYSM]

Ours is 12 and is also on generic Focalin XR and Guanfacine.

[JamB11]

I have tried Magnesium for sleep and restless legs. The natural calm brand is great if you child can’t swallow pills. I noticed more change when I started my child on a daily probiotic and omega 3 so I no longer use the magnesium.

[AYSM in reply to JamB11]

Thanks! Does your kiddo also eat yogurt? I have been holding off on the probiotic because my kiddo eats plain whole milk yogurt in the AM which I believe has probiotic. Just wondering