Nootropics
It is important that children with ADHD have adequate amounts of a wide range of vitamins and minerals, but until recently, there has been little research suggesting that taking a multivitamin/multimineral was helpful for ADHD. Research indicates that a specific multivitamin/multimineral combination is effective for kids who have ADHD and emotional dysregulation, often displayed by oppositional children.
Daily Essential Nutrients (DEN) is made by Hardy Nutritionals. In three double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trials, the micronutrients in this formulation reduced impairment and improved inattention, emotional and mood regulation, aggression and overall functioning. DEN did not improve hyperactive/impulsive symptoms. The downside is that it is expensive, and for optimal efficacy, a child has to take 12 pills a day (the vitamins are also available in flavored