ADHD and Vitamin D: What the Research Shows
If you or your child has ADHD, vitamin D may be playing a quiet but meaningful role in brain function — and most people aren’t checking their levels. Research consistently shows that people with ADHD tend to have lower vitamin D than their peers, and that low prenatal levels are linked to higher ADHD risk in children. While vitamin D won’t replace medication or coaching, correcting a deficiency is low-cost, low-risk, and supported by a growing body of evidence. Here’s what you need to know.