Pregnant individuals are usually prescribed a prenatal supplement to prevent any developmental complications. These often include nutrients such as folic-acid, iodine, iron, vitamin-d, and omega-3 fatty acids. Children usually do not need dietary supplements, as they can get adequate nutrition from their diet.[1] Dietary supplements may be needed if a restrictive diet (e.g., vegan diet, vegetarian diet, gaps-diet, SCD, and AIP, is followed because it can increase the risk for nutritional deficiencies. Additionally, there is evidence that fish oil can be helpful for reducing symptoms of ADHD in children.
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Pregnant individuals are often prescribed prenatal supplements containing nutrients like folic acid, iodine, iron, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids to prevent developmental complications. Although children typically receive adequate nutrition from their diet, dietary supplements may be necessary for people who are on restrictive diets, and fish oil has been shown to help reduce ADHD symptoms in children.