212: Is a Zinc & B6 Deficiency Making ADHD Symptoms Worse?

Your child may be losing the very nutrients their brain needs to function at its best, and when that happens, it can show up as exacerbated ADHD symptoms.

In this episode of  the Soaring Child podcast, Dana Kay uncovers one of the most overlooked underlying stressors of persistent ADHD symptoms, a condition where key nutrients like zinc and vitamin B6 are literally being depleted before the body can use them.

Continuing the functional lab testing series, Dana breaks down the Kryptopyrrole (Pyroluria) test in a way that finally makes sense. She explains how this hidden imbalance can impact mood, emotional regulation, stress tolerance, focus, and even behavior, and why so many families never hear about it through traditional channels.

You'll learn how this condition creates a cycle of nutrient loss and symptom flare-ups, the common signs to look for, and why even the best diet or supplement routine may not work if this piece is missing.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Lab Testing Access: https://adhdthriveinstitute.wellproz.com/patient/home Dana Kay Website: https://dana-kay.com/ Free ADHD Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ Dana Kay Book – Thriving with ADHD: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ KEY TAKEAWAYS

[00:00] Why kids can still struggle even with the "right" diet and supplements

[01:10] Introducing the Cryptopyrrole (Pyroluria) test

[02:05] How the body can lose nutrients faster than it uses them

[03:20] What HPL is and how it binds to zinc and B6

[05:10] Why zinc and B6 are critical for ADHD symptoms

[07:00] The two main drivers: genetics and oxidative stress