It is found, in very small amounts, in some foods, such as brown rice and liver. Chemically and physiologically, it resembles the water-soluble vitamins, such as the B vitamins. Many parents have reported that, within a few days of starting DMG, the child's behavior improved noticeably, better eye contact was seen, frustration tolerance increased, the child's speech improved, or more interest and ability in speaking was observed. I would go up, gradually, to one to four tablets a day for a child, and to 2 to 8 tablets per day for an adult. If the hyperactivity continues, the child may be telling you, in effect, that he or she needs more folic acid.
Folic acid is a very safe B-vitamin.
When you start a trial of DMG, don't confuse the results by simultaneously starting other vitamins, drugs, or other forms of treatment that might make it difficult to tease out the effects of DMG from the effects of the other things tried. The DMG is merely a highly concentrated food. It may in fact improve the effectiveness of the B6. Calcium has been used, especially for twitching during sleep. Aloe vera in a liquid solution can make food digest better and behavior seems better.