Magnesium and ADHD

As explained in our last article, there is an obvious link between a poor magnesium intake and some of the symptoms of the ADHD. But what is magnesium and how it works?

Magnesium is a grayish-white fairly tough metal and it’s responsible for hundreds of biochemical reactions, making it crucial for health. Recent studies has shown how even a mild deficiency of this mineral can increase sensitivity to noise, nervousness, irritability, mental depression, confusion, and insomnia.

Some other studies have reported the involvement of magnesium deficiency in children with ADHD. Children followed by a regimen of magnesium, shown a dramatic decrease on symptoms such as aggressiveness, hypermotivity, lack of attention and hyperactivity.

The magnesium calms and relaxes our body and mind. That is the key. The body uses it to facilitate sending messages throughout our nervous system. With the needed amount of magnesium present in the body, a person can think clearer and concentrate better. Magnesium is also required in the production of serotonin, which is an important neurotransmisser. Lower levels of serotonin are related with irritability, moodiness and depression.

Also is important to mention a bunch of other benefits magnesium is responsible, few examples are: regulating blood sugar, better absorption of other important minerals and nutrients, hormone production, relaxation of muscle fibers. All these elements can improve the overall health of an individual and of course help manage condition like ADHD.

Magnesium intake is a fundamental on the treatment of the ADHD symptoms without drugs. Eliminating the deficiency in our body is a multi-step process: Eating healthier, removing stressors that could cause the deficiency and supplemental intake. On my own experience, I can assure a dynamical change on your physical and mental health.

Magnesium can be purchase over the counter at any pharmacy or natural store. The presentation may vary from pills, to powder, to liquid. The amount needed may vary, depending of the age and weight. Directions on the bottle can guide you to find the right quantity.  It’s important to mention that presentation gluten, artificial colors and sugar free is desirable on the treatment of ADHD without drugs.