
← Friendly Pharmacy 515 nov 2025 · 1 u 18 min
ADHD, Stimulants & Nutrition: What the Research Really Shows w/Annika Angelo
<p>Do supplements like saffron, zinc, or magnesium actually help ADHD — or is it hype? In this interview, ADHD nutrition expert Annika Angelo breaks down the evidence, the myths, and what truly supports the ADHD brain.</p><p>Annika's Website: https://nutrimindlab.comFollow Annika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutrimindlab/Sign-up For My Evidence-based Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b0fff5a29e30/1t6mpaybi5Omega-3's :International Fish Oil Standards (TOTOX mentioned in podcast): https://www.nutrasource.ca/certifications-by-nutrasource/international-fish-oil-standards-ifos/PODCAST INFO: Email: https://mailchi.mp/b0fff5a29e30/1t6mpaybi5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/friendly-pharmacy-5/id1705305284?i=1000655712263Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aTnjJS6ASafv16G1DvWjD?si=yclKqLLaR6yFw-ag6lBVGQAmazon Music: https://amzn.asia/d/5xHD8GERSS: https://anchor.fm/s/e65b192c/podcast/rss</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 – Annika Angelo: ADHD Nutrition</p><p>02:20 – Annika’s ADHD Journey</p><p>08:16 – ADHD Nutrition Trends</p><p>12:00 – Blood Sugar and ADHD</p><p>13:46 – Snacking, Skipping Meals & Blood Sugar</p><p>15:18 - ADHD Stimulants and Appetite</p><p>22:14 - Growth and Stimulants in Children</p><p>25:12 – Level One Foods (Easy Wins)</p><p>27:38 – Sugar & ADHD (Evidence)</p><p>33:52 – Food Dyes and ADHD</p><p>37:24 – Saffron and ADHD</p><p>40:38 - Zinc and ADHD</p><p>42:00 - Vitamin D and ADHD</p><p>42:30 - Magnesium and ADHD</p><p>44:00 - Glycine, Magnesium, and ADHD</p><p>45:14 - Omega-3 and ADHD</p><p>47:54 - Vitamin B6 and ADHD</p><p>48:26 - Gingko Biloba and Ginseng and ADHD</p><p>49:44 – Annika’s ADHD Cookbook</p><p>54:18 – ADHD Community Support</p><p>01:00:30 – Combating Misinformation online</p><p>01:07:06 – ADHD Tip for This Week</p><p>01:08:08 - Breakfast foods: Annika’s favourites</p><p>01:09:16 – Advice for Healthcare Professionals</p><p>01:11:24 - Micro-Barriers & Habits</p><p>01:12:54 - ADHD Rescources</p><p>01:14:28 - Grace, and Top Tip for ADHD from Annika</p><p>Lindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. In addition to being a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023.Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. To see some of my favourite products, please visit this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/friendlypharmacy5(As an Amazon Associate, Lindsay earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the post above, you are helping Lindsay to maintain this channel.)SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/friendlypharmacy5/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/FriendlyPharmacy5https://twitter.com/LindsayDixonFP5DISCLAIMER: All content in this video and description including information, opinions, content, references, and links is for informational purposes only. The Author does not provide any medical advice on the site. Nothing contained in this video or its description is intended to establish a pharmacist-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained physician or health care professional, or to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult a licensed physician or appropriately credentialed health care worker in your community in all matters relating to your health.</p>