ADHD and supplements - advice please!

[T1gerlilly]

Our 12 year old has just been diagnosed with ADHD and we're waiting to see the peadiatric ADHD team to look at treatment. In the meantime, I want to start him on vitamin supplements as I've read they can be really helpful. Omega, magnesium, B vitamins and zinc seem to be what's recommended. I've seen some tablets on the internet which are a combination of ingredients, specifically designed to help with brain function and ADHD symptoms and are suitable for children. That would be easiest, if they're any good, but I don't know anything about the company - BrainSmart Brain Supplements. They're quite expensive and I'm uneasy about giving my child tablets produced by a company that I know nothing about.

Can anyone give me advice as to which supplements work best and whether it's best to get a combined tablet or buy them separately?

Has anyone heard of BrainSmart? If they're OK, a specifically designed treatment seems sensible. Thanks for you help!

[PhilPhilConnors]

I was told that magnesium is best transdermally, as a spray or flakes to put in the bath.
I don't know about brain smart supplements though sorry.

[Ooogetyooo]

We tried Vegepa fish oil capsules for a couple of years but I can't say I saw much difference in behaviour. Although undoubtedly he has a robust immune system. We just try to eat more fish these days. The only thing that has been a massive help is his medication.

[T1gerlilly]

Thanks so much for your replies. They are really helpful. I think I'll start with omega 3 and epsom salts and see how we get on.

The comment about medication was helpful too. I think we'll probably go down that route but want to try other things while we're waiting for our referral to come through.

I'm doing so much research at the moment my head is spinning but it's helping with the new parenting. I just wish we'd done it earlier which would have made the transition to high school easier.