Micronutrients could be an alternative to traditional medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a study from the University of Canterbury shows.
ADHD affects concentration and can cause impulsive and hyperactive behaviour.
In the study, 80 adults were given either a placebo or a tablet with a high concentration of minerals and vitamins for eight weeks. Standard ADHD medication was not taken.
Researcher Julia Rucklidge said the micronutrient treatment controlled ADHD symptoms and also improved the mood and anxiety of participants.
The standard treatment for the disorder was medicines such as Ritalin but Professor Rucklidge said the results proved micronutrients were a viable treatment.