10/09/2026
People with ADHD tend to have lower magnesium levels than people without it.
A meta-analysis pooled multiple studies found blood magnesium was consistently lower in those with ADHD.
There’s a reason this link makes sense.
Magnesium acts as a break in the brain. It calms overexcited nerve signaling and supports the system that regulates dopamine, stress, and sleep.
Those are the same systems that run differently in ADHD.
There are many factors that can make ADHD symptoms worse.
Alongside not getting enough bioavailable magnesium, there are lifestyle habits that can deplete your magnesium stores.
This can include emotional, physical or environmental stress.
Magnesium is simply a tool we can use to help our nervous system and brain regulate more easily.
If you think you aren’t getting enough magnesium or aren’t sure if you are magnesium deficient, comment “GUIDE”’and we’ll send you our free magnesium resources.