ADHD has been linked to a variety of heavy metals

Antimony has been linked to the severity of symptoms involved in the pathogenesis of ADHD symptoms. Click picture above to link to the symptoms and sources of Antimony.

Low levels of mercury exposure during pregnancy have been linked to an increased risk of ADHD behavior symptoms. Click picture above for mercury toxicity symptoms and sources.

Studies on 2,656 children between ages 3 and 17, revealed a link between higher concentrations of inorganic arsenic and children with ADHD. Please click picture above to link to arsenic toxicity symptoms.

Various studies have found links to exposure to manganese and ADHD in children. Please click picture above for link to studies.

A study of 1,139 children showed that those with higher levels of organophosphates in their urine were more likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Please click picture for link to study.

Lead toxicity and exposure is definitely linked to ADHD. Gasoline, paint, toys, pollution, and certain foods, have helped us understand the "hows?". Please click picture above to link to Lead Toxicity Symptoms.