Vital nutrient recommendations for ADHD

ADHD, ADD, Hyperactivity

For ADHD, vital nutrient medicine relies on eleven nutrients for acute treatment — first and foremost Magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish-Oil) and Zinc. The overview below shows you what to take and how.

Recommended nutrients & intake

Active ingredientIntakePriorityNote
Magnesium2 capsule(s) of 200 mgPrimaryTake with food spread over the day. Important to vitamin D. Avoid Mg-citrates & Mg-oxides. Attention: capsule size refers to the content of elemental magnesium and not to the total of magnesium salts!
Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish-Oil)3 measuring spoon(s) of 10 mlPrimaryFish-Oil. Take with a main meal. Alternatives: Krill-Oil (approx. 1.5 times lower dosage) or algae oil (vegan).
Zinc9 tablet(s) of 1.67 mgPrimaryTake with food; important trace element.
Iron1 capsule(s) of 14 mgPrimaryTo take with meals (morning & noon) .
Vitamin D37 drop(s) of 20 µgPrimaryIntake: with main meal. 20 mcg = 800 IU = 1 drop of vitamin D3 Vida (other products > calculate correct dosage). From 4000 IU: intake of 200 micrograms of vitamin K2 is important (children: not necessary).
Vitamin K21 capsule(s) of 225 µgPrimaryTake with food, use fermented All-trans Vit. K2.
Vitamin-B-Complex1 capsule(s) of 400 mgPrimaryAll the Vitamins Bs.
Neovital1 measuring spoon(s) of 5 mlPrimaryTo be taken away from meals with 2 dl of water. If clinoptilolite is also taken: always at least 1h apart to it!
Clinoptilolite6 capsule(s) of 400 mgAdditionalTake 20 minutes before meals with a glass of water. Detoxifies the intestine.
Probiotics with ferments (liquid)1 measuring spoon(s) of 20 mlAdditionalTake on an empty stomach (possibly with 2 dl water); at least 15 (better 30) min before breakfast. Also before, during & after antibiotic treatment (at least 2-3 h apart!).
Immune-activating factors (Immuno Vida)3 capsule(s) of 400 mgAdditionalOn an empty stomach, 20 minutes before breakfast. Spread dose over one week (not daily) - keep at least 1 day between each dose. ADDITIONALLY WEEKLY total about 40'000 IU vitamin D3 (for efficacy; adapt for children) and because of the high D3 dose about 200 mg vitamin K2 per DAY (both at main meals). Children NO K2.

Intake figures are for adults weighing 60–80 kg. The Web-Doctor adjusts the dosage to your body weight.

Treat acutely or prevent?

Acute treatment

This recommendation is designed for acute treatment: the nutrients are taken until the symptoms clearly subside — usually over several weeks. If symptoms persist, the further duration of intake belongs in medical hands.

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Dr. med. Heinz Lüscher

Heinz Lüscher, MD, is an orthomolecular physician, vital substances expert and head physician of the Wise Medicine AG practice. He is enthusiastic about the possibilities offered by natural, sustainable and people-oriented medicine and wants to combine the best of conventional and complementary medicine. Mehr zum Autor