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I really hope that by sharing our story, it gives you tools and insight you might not easily find elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Childhood anxiety, sleep issues, mood swings, and neurodivergent conditions are extremely common. One in six children aged 5\u201316 are now likely to have a diagnosable mental health problem. Countless more sit just below the diagnostic line\u2014\u201csensitive,\u201d \u201cemotional,\u201d \u201cstruggling to switch off at night\u201d. With one of my boys, Mighty Kids Liposomal Magnesium<\/a> was truly a game changer. As his mum, I knew he wasn\u2019t being difficult\u2014he was genuinely feeling distressed. More on magnesium\u2014why it\u2019s often the first \u201cempty tank\u201d<\/strong> The Mighty Kids Liposomal Magnesium<\/a> supplement can help so much simply because most kids are low in magnesium<\/strong>, and reaching optimal levels through diet alone is very difficult. When magnesium helps… but then \u201cwears off\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although magnesium is incredibly supportive and results can be dramatic at first, sometimes, a few months in, things plateau. That was the case for us. It\u2019s not that the supplement has stopped working. What\u2019s more likely is this: It\u2019s a bit like a two-phase nutrient story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phase 1<\/strong> \u2013 Refill magnesium: rapid calming, better sleep<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phase 2<\/strong> \u2013 B6 becomes the bottleneck: the brain wants to make more GABA and serotonin, but can\u2019t without enough B6, so symptoms start creeping back<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s like topping up petrol (magnesium<\/strong>) and then discovering the spark plug (B6<\/strong>) is the next thing that needs attention. Why B6 sometimes doesn\u2019t work in isolation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If we had introduced B vitamins before<\/strong> magnesium, we may have hit some bumps along the way. B6 and magnesium work closely together, especially in producing calming neurotransmitters. In some kids, starting B6 too early (without magnesium) can be too stimulating. More on vitamin B6: the missing co-pilot A 2022 double-blind trial found that high-dose vitamin B6<\/strong> significantly reduced anxiety in young adults compared to a placebo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How common is B6 deficiency?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n More than you might think. Risk factors in kids include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms of low B6 may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s growing evidence that some children\u2014especially those with sensitive nervous systems\u2014may need higher levels of vitamin B6<\/strong>, particularly to support mood, emotional regulation, and stress resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our experience when B6 was added<\/strong> in by using the Mighty Multivitamin (high B vitamins):<\/p>\n\n\n\n We don\u2019t have a diagnosis or label\u2014but we saw signs of anxiety and underlying tension that told me his system needed extra support. For my son, increasing B6 (alongside magnesium) made a noticeable<\/strong> difference. We increased B6 by introducing the daily Mighty Multivitamin<\/a> (higher strength version)<\/strong> in an age-appropriate dose. A few weeks in, the change was incredible. My son has always had his ways\u2014only drinking from his own water bottle, and having a sticker-marked cap for his supplements so he knew no one else had touched them. If he forgot his bottle, it would cause a lot of stress\u2014he couldn\u2019t drink from a shared cup. What the research shows<\/strong>: A 2002 meta-analysis (Kuriyama) reviewed over 20 studies and found improvements in communication, social interaction, and behaviour in some children<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADHD Research<\/strong>: Why They May Need More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n -Some neurodivergent children have genetic differences in B6 metabolism About the Mighty Multivitamin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mighty Multivitamin<\/a> <\/strong>has a very similar nutrient profile to the Mini Multi<\/a>, with one main difference: it contains higher levels of B vitamins<\/strong>. Sometimes kids need that extra support\u2014especially during growth, stress, or when their nervous system needs extra nourishment. The B-vitamin levels in the Mighty Multi<\/a> are still well within safe limits<\/strong>, but high enough to make a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also contains most of the B-complex<\/strong>, which is key\u2014B vitamins work best as a team. Together, they help the body use them efficiently and keep things balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting the whole system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All my boys also take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of these products are available in the Mighty Kids Shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While this blog focuses on magnesium and B6, I truly believe in supporting the whole system<\/strong>. The Mighty Multi<\/a> also includes vitamins D, A, E, K, choline, and most of the B-complex\u2014all of which play a role in calming, nourishing, and regulating the nervous system. Together, these nutrients work beautifully to support his nervous system from multiple angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If magnesium was your child\u2019s game-changer but has lost its edge\u2014don\u2019t give up. I hope this will be a huge support to you, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I really hope that by sharing our story, it gives you tools and insight you might not easily find elsewhere. 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Before we rush to label a child as \u201ctoo emotional\u201d or \u201ctoo sensitive,\u201d sometimes it helps to ask a simpler question:
\u201cAre they just running on empty?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since he was little, he\u2019s felt things deeply\u2014a big thinker, a big feeler. Always thoughtful, always caring. But also easily overwhelmed and anxious. He has the kind of brilliant brain that leaps ahead, notices everything, and connects dots others don\u2019t. It\u2019s the kind of wiring that brings many strengths\u2014and also, at times, big feelings that are hard to carry in a little body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certain foods, places, or situations clearly affected him, even if he couldn\u2019t always explain why. There was a stress and worry that seemed to sit just beneath the surface. He masked it well and got on with things\u2014but I could see it. I felt it.
I knew I needed to support his nervous system, and magnesium changed so much<\/em><\/strong>.
It helped bring calm where there was constant alertness, softness where there was stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium helps so many kids because it\u2019s essential for emotional regulation, quality sleep, and healthy nervous system function. It plays a direct role in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s be honest\u2014most kids aren\u2019t eating cups and cups of almonds and freshly picked raw spinach (grown in nutrient rich soil) each day to meet their daily needs.
Another challenge: magnesium is depleted by stress, processed food, poor gut health, frequent illness, and even indirectly by excessive screen time.<\/strong>
This is why so many parents see dramatic changes<\/strong> when they start supplementing with magnesium such as calmer behaviour, better sleep, fewer meltdowns, and fewer emotional spikes – the nervous system is finally getting the fuel it needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The body has caught up on magnesium, and levels have stabilised.
This in turn reveals another missing piece<\/strong> that starts to show up\u2014vitamin B6<\/strong>, the crucial co-pilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the body has enough magnesium, the nervous system begins to relax and reset.
That\u2019s when it\u2019s ready to take the next step\u2014to produce more of the feel-good, calming brain chemicals like GABA and serotonin. But to do that, it needs vitamin B6<\/strong>\u2014a key helper in making those calming neurotransmitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But without enough magnesium, B6 can\u2019t do its job properly<\/strong>. It may not be effective\u2014or may even seem to make things worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium acts like a calming buffer. Without it, B6 might cause restlessness, moodiness, or hyperactivity. Magnesium really sets the stage<\/strong>\u2014it calms the nervous system and supports sleep, laying the foundation for B6 to do its work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>B6 is essential because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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(Please see this blog post<\/a> on how to use the Mighty Multi in smaller servings for younger children.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But after being this way his whole life, something shifted. Just weeks into the new supplement routine, those little worries disappeared<\/strong>. They might seem small on the surface, but they were signs of deeper stress. And I\u2019m beyond grateful to see that as he calms on the outside, something is settling on the inside, too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Autism Spectrum Conditions often show lower B6 levels in blood tests, display signs of B6 deficiency even with \u201cnormal\u201d intake, and respond positively to B6 + magnesium in some studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
B6 (especially with magnesium or zinc) may help reduce hyperactivity and improve attention.
A 2021 study found children with ADHD had lower plasma levels of B6 and magnesium compared to healthy controls (Maia et al.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Others have oxidative stress, inflammation, or gut imbalances that deplete B6 faster
-Sensory issues and restricted diets can lead to low B6 intake<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Add the co-pilot. Feed the whole pathway, not just the first step.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n