Niacin and ADHD – The Smart Parent’s Guide to Supplements For ADHD

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Niacin and ADHD have been in the news recently. You may have read that kids with ADHD tend to be deficient in this vitamin. If you’re wondering if supplementing your child’s diet with this niacin (vitamin B3) will be helpful in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, read this article and you’ll learn more about this vitamin and the best way to give it to your child.

ADHD Niacin – What is Niacin and Why Is It Helpful?

Niacin or vitamin B3 is one of the B-complex vitamins. Crucial to proper brain function and the production of energy, niacin release serotonin in the brain. If your child’s brain does not produce enough serotonin, he may suffer from lethargy and low energy.

B vitamins are plentiful in tuna, seeds (like sunflower and pumpkin seeds), sprouts, watercress, tomatoes and bananas. If your child does not eat a balanced diet or does not eat enough of these foods, you might want to consider a supplement.

Niacin and ADHD – Dosage Recommendations

Give your child a supplement that has 25-50 mg of niacin or vitamin B3. If your child happens to be overweight in addition to having ADHD, this vitamin will help because it helps to control blood sugar levels.

One warning about giving your child niacin: rather than giving him a niacin supplement, give it in the form of a B-complex vitamin which will give your child all the all the essential B vitamins in a form that is balanced and meets the recommended daily allowances. Studies have shown that kids with ADHD are also deficient in other B vitamins such as thiamin or vitamin B1.

In fact, since nutritional deficiencies can be the cause of ADHD and its resulting brain dysfunction, it’s best to give your child a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Niacin and ADHD and a Healthy Diet

Of course, vitamins cannot make up for an improper diet. Make sure your child drinks plenty of water and eats a diet that is made up of natural foods such as whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables (especially dark, leafy greens) and lean protein such as fish, chicken and turkey. It is also helpful to supplement your child’s diet with omega 3 fatty acids which are essential to heart and brain health.

Although this may seem like a lot to do, you need to remember that food is our medicine and that immunity and proper brain function actually begin in the gut, where good food provides the nutrients to run our bodies efficiently and optimally.

ADHD, Niacin and Homeopathic Remedies

In addition to the recommendations above, you might want to consider a homeopathic remedy that has been formulated specifically to treat the symptoms of ADHD like agitation, restlessness, hyperactivity and inability to stay on task or concentrate. These remedies are used in place of prescription drugs and are actually much more effective.

Homeopathic remedies work to suppress the symptoms of ADHD, while healing the brain at the cellular level, restoring optimal brain function over time. Since they are completely natural, they have no side effects and will not interact with any other medications your child might be taking.

Look for a homeopathic remedy that contains hyoscyamus which has been shown to reduce disruptive outbursts, alleviate overexcitability and restlessness. Other herbs such as verta alb and arsen iod will help soothe and calm your child, so he can focus and his brain can begin to heal. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of taking such a supplement.

So there you have it. While niacin and ADHD are partners in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this B-3 vitamin alone is not enough. In addition, feed your child a healthy diet with a multivitamin and mineral supplement and a homeopathic remedy formulated specifically to suppress the symptoms of ADHD and heal the dysfunction that gave rise to it.

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