Basic blood tests can reveal imbalances that may be worsening your executive functioning and ADHD symptoms

Vitamin & mineral deficits that can worsen ADHD symptoms Forward this email to a friend » View this email in your browser PANEL DISCUSSION Losing Focus? Take a Blood Test Basic blood tests can reveal imbalances that may be impeding your daily functioning. For example, iron helps synthesize dopamine, a neurotransmitter that powers executive functions. | Key nutrients, how each can exacerbate ADHD, and how to raise levels » When Your Child Takes Multiple Medications An expert explains why a doctor might prescribe more than one medication, and discusses best practices and safety concerns. Subscribe to ADDitude magazine or give a gift subscription and get instant access to our eBook, How the ADHD Brain Works!  Subscribe now »  Can ADHD Be Diagnosed in Preschoolers? The AAP now recommends evaluating children for ADHD beginning at age 4. How to differentiate typical early childhood behaviors from ADHD symptoms » NEW ADHD RESEARCH Inattention in ADHD vs. Anxiety Symptoms of inattention look similar in children with ADHD and anxiety, but the underlying brain mechanisms driving that behavior differ, according to a new study. | Keep reading » FREE WEBINAR ON JUNE 16 Is It ADHD or Dementia? Memory lapses? Attention problems? How to differentiate between ADHD and early signs of dementia in older adults » FREE WEBINAR ON JUNE 23 ADHD in Pregnancy A clinically grounded, evidence-based framework for decision-making around ADHD treatment in pregnancy.