In 2025, Rachel V. Gow and team from the University of Roehampton studied 57 UK individuals (47 children, 10 adults) with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions like autism. They measured blood levels of key nutrients (omega-3s, zinc, magnesium, B-vitamins, vitamin D) and correlated these with ADHD symptom severity using the Conners Parent Rating Scale.

Magnesium is far more than a mineral—it’s a crucial brain-and-mood regulator. A 2025 comprehensive review in Nutrients by Varga et al. shows that low magnesium is linked to depression, migraine, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive decline.