Can Magnesium Improve ADHD Symptoms?

Can Magnesium Improve ADHD Symptoms?

Update: 2025-10-02
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  • ADHD affects more than 7 million children in the U.S., with many experiencing moderate to severe symptoms; yet nearly a third receive no treatment, highlighting the need for broader, integrative solutions
  • Research shows children with ADHD are more likely to have magnesium deficiency, which disrupts neurotransmitters, stress response, and brain signaling. This worsens hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, and emotional instability
  • Clinical trials demonstrate magnesium supplementation improves behavior, focus, and social interactions in children with ADHD, with the strongest benefits observed in those correcting underlying magnesium deficiencies
  • Food alone is often not enough to restore optimal magnesium levels due to soil depletion and poor absorption. Supplementation with forms like glycinate, malate, or L-threonate is a valuable tool
  • Environmental and lifestyle strategies, like reducing pesticide and chemical exposure and improving gut health, help manage or reduce ADHD symptoms naturally
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Can Magnesium Improve ADHD Symptoms?

Can Magnesium Improve ADHD Symptoms?

Dr. Joseph Mercola