The use of dietary supplements to treat various medical and mental health disorders is becoming more prevalent in recent years. In children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, the typical treatment is stimulant medication. However, some parents prefer to use natural treatments for their children.

Ritalin, also sold under the generic name methylphenidate, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While the drug is effective in treating inattention symptoms of ADHD, using Ritalin can result in mental and emotional changes in the patient.

When ADHD symptoms overlap with conditions such as bipolar disorder, it is difficult to distinguish between disorders. The National Comorbidity Survey showed that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD exist together in 21.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often coexists with other mood disorders such as anxiety or depression. It is necessary to treat both the anxiety and ADHD existing in the same patient, as treating only the ADHD may exacerbate anxiety symptoms, and treating only the anxiety may not help ADHD symptoms.