Posted by linkadge on July 31, 2005, at 17:02:57
In reply to Anyone healed psychosis with Niacin?, posted by magee on July 28, 2005, at 16:08:18
I think the strongest evidence involves the use of vitamin C, and Niacin in schitsophrenia. Vitamin C, has an antidopaminergic activity, and antiglutamatergic activity. Neuroleptics mainly target dopaminergic neurotransmission. Niacin has a tranquilizing effect similar to valium. The two combined seem to show some efficacy in schitsophrenia. Vitamin C also antagonizes the effects of the stress hormone cortisol, which can be of benefit to those with mood disorders.
I don't have any specific links, but I do know that the two are the main alternative treatment for schitsophrenia.
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