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Symptom·Cognitive·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for ADHD-type inattention.
When adhd-type inattention is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
Ranked by relevance, top first.
Relevance reflects how directly each supplement targets this symptom in the NutriStack map. Evidence is the supplement’s own rating. Open any name for the full profile.
- 01Fish OilModerate74% match
Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA, support neuronal membrane signaling and dopamine function, and meta-analyses show small but consistent reductions in inattention symptoms.
SuggestedHigh-EPA fish oil, around 1,000 to 2,000 mg combined EPA/DHA daily with an EPA-dominant ratio - 02IronModerate70% match
Iron is a cofactor for tyrosine hydroxylase in dopamine synthesis, and low ferritin is associated with worse inattention, so correcting a confirmed deficiency may improve symptoms.
SuggestedFerrous bisglycinate, dose guided by lab results and taken with vitamin C - 03ZincLimited66% match
Zinc modulates dopamine transport and melatonin metabolism, and supplementation may modestly improve attention, mainly in those with low zinc status.
SuggestedZinc picolinate or citrate, 15 to 30 mg daily with food - 04L-TyrosineLimited62% match
L-tyrosine is the amino acid precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine and may support focus under stress or sleep loss, though direct ADHD trials are weak.
SuggestedL-tyrosine powder or capsules, 500 to 2,000 mg on an empty stomach in the morning - 05PhosphatidylserineLimited58% match
Phosphatidylserine is a membrane phospholipid involved in neurotransmission, and small pediatric trials suggest modest improvements in attention and impulsivity.
SuggestedSoy- or sunflower-derived phosphatidylserine, 200 to 300 mg daily in divided doses - 06Magnesium GlycinateLimited55% match
Magnesium supports NMDA receptor regulation and stress reactivity, and correcting a deficiency may reduce hyperactivity and improve attention in some children.
SuggestedMagnesium glycinate, 100 to 300 mg elemental magnesium daily
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