While low levels of zinc have been linked to inattention, this mineral is also important for the absorption of methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin).
Up your zinc intake by eating lots of spinach, pumpkin seeds and lean cuts of beef and lamb.
Head on over to our ADHD Centre for more on managing the condition.
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