Posted by cheryljazzar on 10/26/2008 · 1 Comment
Depression is a common early psychiatric manifestation of B12 deficiency. Other symptoms include mania and psychosis, and slowing of mental processes, confusion and memory defects.
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Posted by cheryljazzar on 10/20/2008 · 1 Comment
Pyridoxine (B-6) is required as a coenzyme for the synthesis of serotonin, dopamine and GABA. Pyridoxine is also required for carbohydrate metabolism and other aspects of amino acid metabolism. (Mann. 2000)
It is involved in the synthesis of dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, histamine and GABA and is a cofactor for
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Posted by cheryljazzar on 08/22/2008 · Leave a Comment
Deficiencies in a number of minerals can also cause depression.
Magnesium: Deficiency can result in depressive symptoms, along with confusion, agitation, anxiety, and hallucinations, as well as a variety of physical
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Posted by cheryljazzar on 08/21/2008 · Leave a Comment
The B-Complex Vitamins
The B-complex vitamins are essential to mental and emotional well-being. They cannot be stored in our bodies, so we depend entirely on our daily diet to supply them. B vitamins are destroyed by alcohol, refined sugars, nicotine, and caffeine so it is no surprise that many people may be deficient in these.
Here’s a rundown of recent finding about the relationship of B-complex vitamins to depression:
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Posted by cheryljazzar on 08/09/2008 · Leave a Comment
For a long time now there has been a storm of confusion over alternative and complimentary care for perinatal mood changes. Are Omega-3s safe? Do vitamins give me “expensive urine”? Is there anything I can do if my meds don’t work? Professionals and consumers alike have questions- a lot of questions!
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