Posted by nolvas on September 25, 2006, at 6:12:48
In reply to Re: whats up with GABA ? » linkadge, posted by tealady on September 25, 2006, at 1:01:36
Anxiety may occur as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency and Vitamin B1 may alleviate some cases of Anxiety (by activating the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase enzyme, thereby inhibiting the conversion of Pyruvic Acid to Lactic Acid - Lactic Acid is an underlying cause of some cases of Anxiety
Vayda, William. Psycho-nutrition: How to Control your Mood with Foods. Lothian Publishing Company, Port Melbourne, Australia. 1992:61.
The author outlines how lactic acid excess is an underlying cause of anxiety. Vitamin B1 alleviates many cases of anxiety by preventing the excessive accumulation of lactic acid. A study is referred to in which 100% of anxiety patients responded well (either complete remission or improved mood) to vitamin B1 supplementation.
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