Question: What are your thoughts on ketogenic diets, and the emergence of small studies regarding saffron to improve ADHD symptoms. I have a Facebook page with 70k ADHD adult followers, many from countries with insufficient mental healthcare - Are there any specific micronutrients, supplements etc you would recommend for those who do not have access to sufficient psychiatric care?
Answer: No diets have been shown to improve symptoms of ADHD.  The only supplement that is helpful is Omega-3 fatty acids, but they only lead to a small amount of improvement.  About 2 or 3 on a scale of one to ten where the stimulants score ten.   Too many people waste time on ineffective "natural" treatments when effective medications are available.  It is sad that some people don't have access to care.  In the US, primary care providers can diagnose and treat ADHD but I realize that is not true in many other countries.
content: Q: What are your thoughts on ketogenic diets, and the emergence of small studies regarding saffron to improve ADHD symptoms. I have a Facebook page with 70k ADHD adult followers, many from countries with insufficient mental healthcare - Are there any specific micronutrients, supplements etc you would recommend for those who do not have access to sufficient psychiatric care?
   Ans: No diets have been shown to improve symptoms of ADHD.  The only supplement that is helpful is Omega-3 fatty acids, but they only lead to a small amount of improvement.  About 2 or 3 on a scale of one to ten where the stimulants score ten.   Too many people waste time on ineffective "natural" treatments when effective medications are available.  It is sad that some people don't have access to care.  In the US, primary care providers can diagnose and treat ADHD but I realize that is not true in many other countries.