Posted by papillon2 on August 12, 2012, at 5:35:07
In reply to Re: Supplements, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2012, at 23:39:45
I take:
Vitamin D: a previous blood test revealed a deficiency. I have been retested and it's now back in the normal range with supplementation. Low levels of vitamin D can cause/worsen depression.
Calcium + minerals: I am at risk for osteoporosis due to a history of anorexia nervosa which resulted in low bone density.
High potency omega-3 capsules: each capsule contains EPA 351.7mg and DHA 248.3mg. I take 2-3 per day. Omega 3s are scientifically proven to be good for brain function, mood and a host of other things. My psychiatrist put me on this as it is backed up by the literature.
I used to take a B-complex vitamin (meant to help with anxiety/stress) but I don't think it was really doing anything except turning my urine stabler highlighter yellow. Too much information I know, but it means that I was taking in more than my body was using. My dietary intake of B vitamins is high anyway as evidenced in blood tests.
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