Posted by jessers11581 on March 25, 2005, at 7:00:47
Has anyone out there had success using amino acids and vitamins to treat anxiety and/or depression? I had been having terrible sugar/carb cravings and binging spells until I started reading a book called "The Diet Cure" by Julia Ross. In accordance with her reccommendations for amino acid therapy to raise serotonin and elevate mood, I have been doing the following protocol (in addition to 15 mg. Lexapro): L-glutamine, L-tyrosine, GABA (at night), Calcium/Magnesium, biotin, chromium, flax oil, Vitamin D, a multi-vitamin, a B-complex vitamin, and garlic. I am also keeping a log to record everything I eat and how I feel afterwards. So far, I've noticed a definite improvement in impulse control and initiative, as well as a noticiable decrease in cravings for sugar. I mean, I still WANT sugar, but I don't CRAVE it. So I guess I'm just wondering whether it's actually the supplements causing this change, or if it's just my mind and body becoming more disciplined because I'm following a supplement regimen and writing down everything that I eat. Does anyone know how powerful amino acids/vitamins really are as far as controlling cravings, reducing anxiety, elevating mood, etc.?
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