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 Poor mood, depression, and low energy have become epidemic in America. There are literally tens of millions of American men, women and children that suffer from some level of emotional disturbance. Although day-to-day stress can be considered a precipitating factor, there are multiple studies in the medical literature indicating that proper nutrition is critical to maintaining emotional health. For example, in one study in female college students given 50 mg of thiamine daily (vitamin B1) versus placebo, after two months the students who took thiamine more than doubled their scores on clear-headedness and mood compared to the placebo group who showed no change. Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin C can lead to fatigue and irritability.
Nutrients that seem to be of benefit in improving overall emotional function include: Magnesium (400- 600 mg daily) SAM, the nutrient which is naturally formed in the body which appears to raise levels of certain neurotransmitters. Multiple studies in the medical literature have shown SAM to be effective in not only treating depression but also working as a powerful antioxidant. Other studies have shown SAM to be of benefit in fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. The typical dose of SAM is 200 - 600 mg daily. St. John's Wort is an herbal nutrient. Over twenty well done clinical trials throughout the world have indicated that St. John's Wort may naturally promote normal mood. It seems to work similarly to the SSRI drugs, such as Prozac and Zoloft, by raising serotonin levels in the brain. Initial studies have indicated that the standardized form of St. John's Wort is critical. The standard dose is 300 mg 3 x daily of the 0.3% hypericin and 3% hyperforin. DHA, which is an omega-3 essential fatty acid, has been shown in studies to be deficient in people with depression. It is believed that this deficiency also explains the association of depression and myocardial infarction (heart attack). Furtermore, supplementation with DHA, usually in the form of fish oil, has been shown to improve mood and disposition. The typical dose is 200 - 400 mg daily. All of the B vitamins are essential, especially thiamine, typical 50 - 100 mg daily. Vitamin C, 300 - 600 mg daily, best form is Ester-C.
Contains the B vitamins
that are essential for proper brain function. Also contains
gingko biloba to help promote normal brain circulation. Contains
the B vitamins that are essential for proper brain function.
Also contains gingko biloba to help promote normal brain
circulation. St. John’s Wort has been shown to be as effective as many prescription antidepressants for mild to moderate depression. This extract is standardized to appropriate levels of the major active ingredients, hyperforin and hypericin. Contains 240 mg of DHA per capsule and is distilled to avoid fish odor and heavy metal contamination. Cellmins potassium & magnesium is the most advanced and effective delivery system ever developed for enchanting potassium and magnesium absorption, transportation and utilization. SAMe has been shown to have beneficial effects on mood, as well as joint inflammation. |
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