40: Supporting Kids with ADHD: Evidence-Based Supplements and Considerations

About this episode

Brittany Darling shares insights on evidence-based supplements for children with ADHD and practical advice for parents and practitioners.

SHOW SUMMARY: Parents and practitioners often feel overwhelmed by the supplement options for children with ADHD. In this episode, Brittany Darling, a nutritionist and founder of I’m Nutrients, shares her science-backed insights on safe, effective, and high-quality supplements, along with practical advice on therapies, diet, and choosing trustworthy brands. Main Topics Covered: Brittany's journey into children’s nutrition and supplement development Key nutrients and botanicals with evidence for supporting ADHD symptoms Effective dosing times and duration for supplements like saffron and botanicals How to identify high-quality supplement brands, especially in the US Safety considerations, such as heavy metals and excipients in supplements Strategies for addressing picky eating and sensory issues in neurodivergent children The role of diet and lifestyle in managing ADHD beyond supplements Resources for parents and practitioners to deepen their understanding of safe supplementation SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at HelloADHDMomDocs@gmail.com We'd…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Nerissa Bauer, Dr Jennifer Dilts

Guest: Brittany Darling

Topics covered

• ADHD
• supplements
• children's nutrition
• diet
• therapies
• safety considerations

Keywords

• ADHD
• supplements
• children
• nutrition
• safety
• diet
• therapies
• picky eating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: I’m Nutrients

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