Natural
Iron Supplementation (if deficient)
for ADHD
Iron deficiency — common in children — may worsen ADHD symptoms. Correcting iron status has shown symptom improvement in iron-deficient children with ADHD.
How it works
Iron is a cofactor for tyrosine hydroxylase, the enzyme that synthesises dopamine. Iron deficiency impairs dopaminergic function specifically in the nigrostriatal and mesolimbic pathways relevant to ADHD.
What to watch for
Test ferritin before supplementing — excess iron is harmful. Evidence is specifically for iron-deficient children with ADHD; supplementing children with normal iron levels is not supported.
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