Posted by Barbara Cat on June 17, 2003, at 10:40:17
In reply to Barb, Re: Which meds for mania and depression ?, posted by McPac on June 16, 2003, at 23:22:16
Carlson's fish oil is very good. I take the lemon flavored which actually tastes pretty good. It's purified and a very good price (I order it from www.iherb.com which is more than half price of what you'd pay in stores). I also take Dr. Barry Sears Omega Rx which is supposedly the cadillac, but the price reflects it. I think the Carlson's is probably fine, at 1-2 tbl a day. Yes, mood stabilization is the best way to put it, better sleep also. It helps the permeability and flexibility of cell membranes and therefore cellular ionic transport and exchange, and aids in prevents cell atrophy and death. Plus I've noticed it doing good things for my hair and skin.
I have fibromyalgia on top of all my other woes and CoEnzyme Q helps with providing a good steady source of energy. It's a great antioxidant and assists in detoxifying cells, including neurons. It helps transport oxygen into tissues. Alpha Lipoic Acid is a very potent antioxidant and helps the conversion of other nutrients. I don't feel anything definite on it alone but believe that other vitamins are working better with it. Also it has a nice effect on skin tone and elasticity.
I take SAM-e as well, but not everyday. It can spin me into a hypomanic episode if I take too much, but do feel a positive lift when taking it. Selenium is a good one as well. It's very good for the thyroid, helps to convert amino acids into helpful neurotransmitters. More than 200mcg isn't good though. Also, folic acid is coming up more and more as effective against mood disorders. Sigh. So many nutrients, so little time (and money!). - BarbaraCat
> Are you taking Carlson's liquid fish oil by any chance?
> What can you tell it doing for you---mostly mood stabilization?
> Also, the CoQ10 and Alpha Lipoic Acid ---I know about these --- but what can you tell them doing for you?
> Have you tried selenium by any chance?
> Take care!
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