Posted by Lao Tzu on December 9, 2008, at 10:16:23
In reply to Re: Over/undermethylated depressive types, posted by nolvas on December 7, 2008, at 15:38:18
I do agree with you about crossovers into many of the subtypes. For example, according to Pfeiffer, undermethylated persons don't respond to drugs like Xanax, Ativan, and Valium. On the contrary, these drugs helped me quite a bit in my past. Like I said, Pfeiffer may be a good starting point to give people ideas because there are a lot of sources on the web that give very poor, uneducated advice. For instance, Pfeiffer proposes the use of methionine, calcium, fish oil, etc. for undermethylated persons. However, one source I noted is a proponent of using only 5htp, tyrosine, and in some cases, dopa to treat depression, regardless of methylation type. Who is to know for sure which strategy will correct one's depression? Which combinations of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are the best, proven treatments? There are a lot of mixed messages out there. What I've personally done is just experiment with different combinations of nutrients, and to tell you the truth, it can be quite frustrating, especially when you're pretty much in the dark about what to do and when no one of authority is telling you to be patient and stick with it, saying, "Be patient, you'll see results in time." People need that positive feedback that what they are doing is actually beneficial to them and not a waste of time and money. That's why I think Pfeiffer has at the very least given us some ideas about how to approach the problem even though his framework is a little shaky. I wouldn't go so far to say that he is a quack. He just doesn't have it down to a science, but like I said, Pfeiffer may be a starting point for those who are completely in the dark and despairing.
poster:Lao Tzu
thread:867258
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20081006/msgs/867694.html