Food rarely comes up when we talk about the mind and brain, even though what you eat determines how effectively your brain operates.
suggests a possible correlation between low levels of zinc and the symptoms of ADHD. Don’t add zinc without the supervision of a doctor. Adding or subtracting minerals indiscriminately could lead to problems.Consider taking a daily multivitamin supplement that contains vitamin C, vitamin E, B-12, selenium, and folic acid. A safe way of avoiding vitamin and mineral overload is to take a multivitamin that contains the recommended daily allowance of key vitamins and minerals.
You can add omega-3s to your diet by eating wild salmon, sardines, tuna, and walnuts, or by taking a fish-oil supplement or flaxseed oil. We must get omega-3s from food and supplements regularly because our bodies are unable to synthesize them on their own. A child can take up to 2.5 grams per day of an omega-3 supplement, like fish oil; adults can take up to 5 grams. Make sure that the oil you choose is pharmaceutical-grade and free of contaminants. You can check its toxin levels by logging on toOner, Ozgur, et al. “Effects of Zinc and Ferritin Levels on Parent and Teacher Reported Symptom Scores in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.”, vol. 41, no. 4, 18 Aug. 2010, pp. 441–447., doi:10.1007/s10578-010-0178-1.
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