Posted by McPac on July 21, 2002, at 21:47:41
In reply to Supplement plan for bipolars, posted by Shawn. T. on July 19, 2002, at 22:08:05
Shawn, what is the reasoning/rationale behind this concoction? Thanks!> Ok bipolars, try to beat this. The amount of each vitamin is up to you; try seeing what works best. You could get everything that you need in a multivitamin (make sure there's nothing it in that is going to cause a problem) except for the fish oil, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin E. It is important to take all of those together; they work well in combination. Note that this does not apply to pregnant women, the elderly, or children.
>
> Each day take:
> 3 x 1-3 grams of fish oil concentrate
> 3 x 250-300mg of calcium (take with fish oil)
> 3 x 200mg of vitamin D (take with calcium)
> -Note that you can easily find calcium +
> vitamin D supplements.
> 3 x 200 IU of vitamin E (take with vitamin D)
> 90-120 mg vitamin C
> 25mg DHEA (take it with breakfast)
> 0mg caffeine
> 0mg alcohol
>
> ->Optional:
> 300-400 mcg folic acid
> 10-25 mcg vitamin B12
> 10-25 mg vitamin B6
> other vitamins that float your boat
>
> If all of that doesn't work, add:
>
> 7.5mg/day Remeron (if you're feeling depressed, anxious, a bit psychotic, or can't sleep). You could take 15mg/day, but I don't think it's necessary. Wait a couple weeks and only take more if you don't feel better.
>
> 150-300mg/day Wellbutrin (if you smoke or feel out of energy all day even with all the vitamins and supplements).
>
> I really don't feel that a MAOI is necessary for someone with bipolar disorder. That's just my opinion, however. There will be better drugs soon, but I have made my suggestions based on what is available in the U.S. at this time.
>
> Shawn
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