
Managing supplements and other integrative treatments requires expertise. If possible, I’d consult a physician to help you incorporate supplements into your treatment plan. Every natural remedy for ADHD mentioned here has some research to support its effectiveness in improving some symptoms. Now let’s look at the individual ADHD supplements I recommend. Botanicals are plant-based products that are not necessarily nutrients, but which may have positive effects on health and function. I don’t include herbal or botanical ingredients, such as ginkgo or St. Supplements include vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats. A nutritional supplement provides basic nutrients for optimal health and function that you may not be getting from your food. It is important to understand what a supplement is. So some parents look for other natural remedies for ADHD, such as nutrition, exercise, and supplements, to help their child deal with symptoms. There are potential side effects to be considered, along with the fact that ADHD medications don’t work the same way for every child in managing symptoms.

Still, the thought of starting your eight-year-old son or daughter on a drug, no matter how effective it might be, causes lots of hand-wringing and soul-searching in parents before they agree to do it.

Research shows that medication does a good job of managing ADHD symptoms in many children and adults.
