Posted by jujube on December 16, 2004, at 11:39:20 [reposted on December 16, 2004, at 21:58:26 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Should I just cut my losses or what?, posted by ravenstorm on December 16, 2004, at 10:48:50
I actually don't use chromium picolinate, and I would think that there are other forms of chromium besides picolinate. I use another form of chromium - chromium GTF. It is a Natural Factors product called "Chromium and Vanadium". I don't know if you can dissolve it under the tongue or not. I suppose you could open the capsule and give it a try. It might work faster doing that way. By the way, chromium is also supposed to be good for anxiety.
If you are experiencing nauseau from ADs, particuarly SSRIs, give Ginger capsules a try. My mom takes Ginger Gravol for upset stomach, and she says it is the best thing she has used. There are studies that demonstrate that ginger is a very effective remedy for nausea and upset stomach. A friend of mine at work also uses ginger to help with nausea and upset stomach, including the nausea caused by migraines. Another thing, ginger is also effective for migraines.
Re the B's, sorry, I had forgotten about your adverse reaction to the Bs. If you have problems with B vitamins, you might want to try magnesium for your anxiety. It is also supposed to be calming. I take 250 mg in the morning and another 250 mg at bedtime. Seems to provide some relief.
Good luck to you, particularly with the hormone testing. I am thinking of having that done as well. I will be curious to know how it goes for you.
Take care.
Tamara
> cool. Do you know if you can dissolve picolinate under your tongue? I did try it (although I took it in the morning) and it upset my stomach. (That has been my main obstacle with meds now--I get so sick to my stomach from the SSRIs, which is probably what I need to be on!) Can't take b vitamins for this reason--ARGHHHH. It really seems like if you have severe stomach problems and a mental illness you are totally out of luck!
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> Also, I found some studies out of Berkley and I believe picolinate is banned in the UK (?? not sure on this) because of chromosomal damage. Scared me. Also, I think the Berkeley paper indicated it affects neurotransmitters (but they didn't elaborate) so people with mood problems should be careful.
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> I think I may try the picolinate again, this time at night as you suggested (I still have the practically full bottle of it), but all of these supplements will have to wait until I am done with the hormone testing. Unfortunately, I seem to be as hyper sensitive to "natural" alternatives as I am to standard medications.
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> You must get so sick of me shooting down your suggestions! My stomach has just not had a lot of luck tolerating anything!! I'm desperate enough to try the picolinate again, however.
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> Thanks for the links about DMAE.
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