Posted by Caedmon on April 11, 2006, at 19:12:41
In reply to Re: Parnate is often augmented with Lithium » TylerJ, posted by linkadge on April 11, 2006, at 16:04:08
> The fatty acids seem to work in several ways. First they modulate the activity of PKC, an enzyme that is also modulated by the mood stablizers...
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> Thirdly, omega-3 supplementation seems to inrease the levels of endogenious cannabanoids, painkilling feelgood substances that are affected by marajuanna and exercise.>Cool. I didn't know that stuff. I'm big on fish oil myself btw, I take 3 g epa/dha.
The nice thing about fish oil is, even if it's not a smashing hit for your depression, it's still very good for your cardiovascular system. And some other stuff too, I believe (like glucose regulation). The FDA recently approved a Rx-type of fish oil as treatment for, what was it, I think for cholesterol regulation?
- C
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