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Posted by JenniferMarie on October 16, 2003, at 7:41:40
I was just searching the net for something to help with depression during pregnancy (I don't want to take anything that's going to harm my baby) and I came across a site that says a host of vitamins and minerals help maintain normal brain function. A deficiency of any one of them can lead to depression and other mental disorders. One in particular that they mentioned was B6. It says women who are pregnant, lactating, or taking oral contraceptives may be at risk for B6 deficiency. It is needed for conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to serotonin.
Does anyone know anything about this??
Posted by Sooshi on October 17, 2003, at 11:08:32
In reply to Vitamin B6 to help with depression...?, posted by JenniferMarie on October 16, 2003, at 7:41:40
I take vit B6 and folic acid to help with depression, and I took both during my pregnancies.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 17, 2003, at 19:36:58
In reply to Vitamin B6 to help with depression...?, posted by JenniferMarie on October 16, 2003, at 7:41:40
> I was just searching the net for something to help with depression during pregnancy (I don't want to take anything that's going to harm my baby) and I came across a site that says a host of vitamins and minerals help maintain normal brain function...
I'd like to redirect this thread to Psycho-Babble Alternative. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20031003/msgs/270384.html
Bob
Posted by sfloridamatt on October 21, 2003, at 11:34:36
In reply to Vitamin B6 to help with depression...?, posted by JenniferMarie on October 16, 2003, at 7:41:40
> I was just searching the net for something to help with depression during pregnancy (I don't want to take anything that's going to harm my baby) and I came across a site that says a host of vitamins and minerals help maintain normal brain function. A deficiency of any one of them can lead to depression and other mental disorders. One in particular that they mentioned was B6. It says women who are pregnant, lactating, or taking oral contraceptives may be at risk for B6 deficiency. It is needed for conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to serotonin.
> Does anyone know anything about this??not only vitamin b6..but all vitamin b's are important for normal brain function and energy..walgreens has a great women's multi-vitamin (same as gnc version). i take the men's version and noticed a big improvement. ask your doctor first though
Posted by tex1 on October 23, 2003, at 4:06:44
In reply to Re: Vitamin B6 to help with depression...?, posted by sfloridamatt on October 21, 2003, at 11:34:36
All vitamin B complex is useful in the treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms. But better associated with vitamin C. In Europe BEROCCA works great. But must alternate 15 days of tratment with 10 off.
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