Posted by poop'd-out on December 22, 2003, at 21:08:39
In reply to Zinc and Depression, Larry ??, posted by linkadge on December 21, 2003, at 9:22:06
> There seems to be a significant correlation between zinc levels and depressive symptoms. After many antidepressant treatments (including ECT) there is marked increases in levels of zinc in the hippocampas. It seems to be inversly correlated to copper levels which can exasperate certain depressive symptoms.
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> Do you think this warrants a depressive to supplement with the mineral, or do you think
> this would be useless.
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> Linkadge
> fruitlessHi Linkadge,
I know this was addressed to Larry, but it caught my eye. I sometimes take a supplement called Zinc king which is supposed to help prevent a cold from coming on.
Strangely, I noticed an improvement in my mood almost immediately after taking. Also, I think I noticed an increase in my libido! I don't use it on a consistent basis and don't know if it would work in the long run or if it is advisable. These are actually lozenges not tablets. I also don't know if just supplementing with plain old zinc would have the same effect, I have never tried that. Please let me know what you find out.
Beth
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