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25-06-06, 10:23
Has anyone read this book, and has anyone tried his suggestions for anxiety remedies?
My friend is studying nutrition and has lent this to me. Unfortunately she is not yet in a position to advise me on anything! I am really interested in trying some of the amino acids/herbal supplements he recommends, but I'm not sure whether I should be seeking professional advice or whether I am ok to self prescribe.
Would GPs have any knowledge on these kind of supplements, or should I be looking for a nutritional therapist (or herbalist???). How would I go about finding a decent practioner (who doesn't charge the earth!)? Is there a professional body?
In particular, the following sounds helpful to my problems:
GABA (calms down excess adrenalin, noradrenalin and dopamin, and effects serotonin). Suggests supplmenting 500 - 1000mg once or twice a day.
Kava Kava (excellent for reducing anxiety and dramatic improvements after just one week and continues long term. Relaxes emotions and muscles so good for physical symptoms too. Reduces excessive mental chatter and increases mental focus). Suggest supplementing 60-75mg 2-3 times daily.
He also recommends Taurine, Valerian, Hops and Passion Flower and Magnesium.
He says a combination of relaxing amino acids and herbs is most effective and you can take lower doses if combining.
If I am to self prescribe, I think I would try GABA, Kava Kava, Magnesium and a Vitamin B complex.
I have some questions, if any of you can help me:
What is the recommended dose of Vitamin B for anxiety?
I am taking St Johns Wort, which seemed to take good effect quite early on but hasn't improved things enough to my liking! Should I stop this if I am going to try different supplements? I know you have to be careful with St Johns Wort and medications, is it the same with other supplements.
5HTP - I have been considering this for a while, but I'm not convinced it is for me. My GP gave me an SSRI (sertraline) to try and I had a really bad effect from it after just 4 days of 1/2 doses (deep depression, much worse symptoms) - I am thinking that if SSRI didn't help, then it is unlikely that 5HTP will as it works in the same way. Anyone have any experience of this?
By the way, I have been reading other posts on 5HTP and I noticed a lot of people complain of sleepiness on it. In the "Optimum Nutrition ..." book I'm reading, he says if you get very sleepy on 5HTP then you probably don't need it.
Thanks for reading this, and hope someone can help with me questions!
Caroline
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My friend is studying nutrition and has lent this to me. Unfortunately she is not yet in a position to advise me on anything! I am really interested in trying some of the amino acids/herbal supplements he recommends, but I'm not sure whether I should be seeking professional advice or whether I am ok to self prescribe.
Would GPs have any knowledge on these kind of supplements, or should I be looking for a nutritional therapist (or herbalist???). How would I go about finding a decent practioner (who doesn't charge the earth!)? Is there a professional body?
In particular, the following sounds helpful to my problems:
GABA (calms down excess adrenalin, noradrenalin and dopamin, and effects serotonin). Suggests supplmenting 500 - 1000mg once or twice a day.
Kava Kava (excellent for reducing anxiety and dramatic improvements after just one week and continues long term. Relaxes emotions and muscles so good for physical symptoms too. Reduces excessive mental chatter and increases mental focus). Suggest supplementing 60-75mg 2-3 times daily.
He also recommends Taurine, Valerian, Hops and Passion Flower and Magnesium.
He says a combination of relaxing amino acids and herbs is most effective and you can take lower doses if combining.
If I am to self prescribe, I think I would try GABA, Kava Kava, Magnesium and a Vitamin B complex.
I have some questions, if any of you can help me:
What is the recommended dose of Vitamin B for anxiety?
I am taking St Johns Wort, which seemed to take good effect quite early on but hasn't improved things enough to my liking! Should I stop this if I am going to try different supplements? I know you have to be careful with St Johns Wort and medications, is it the same with other supplements.
5HTP - I have been considering this for a while, but I'm not convinced it is for me. My GP gave me an SSRI (sertraline) to try and I had a really bad effect from it after just 4 days of 1/2 doses (deep depression, much worse symptoms) - I am thinking that if SSRI didn't help, then it is unlikely that 5HTP will as it works in the same way. Anyone have any experience of this?
By the way, I have been reading other posts on 5HTP and I noticed a lot of people complain of sleepiness on it. In the "Optimum Nutrition ..." book I'm reading, he says if you get very sleepy on 5HTP then you probably don't need it.
Thanks for reading this, and hope someone can help with me questions!
Caroline
x