Posted by Marley on December 28, 2004, at 20:55:55
In reply to Re: Low Blood Sugar Anxiety » bleak, posted by jujube on December 22, 2004, at 9:35:40
> I have been through the same thing, and, most recently, was experiencing anxiety and other hypoglygemia symptoms in the mornings. Based on some reading I did, I began taking chromium supplements (about 375 mcg) before bed. Chromium is said to improve glucose tolerance and stabilize blood sugar levels. The reference book that I use suggests between 200 and 600 mcg to be of value for hypoglycemia. It is also recommended that a dose be taken upon rising (before food). I have noticed a difference since adding the chromium at night.
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>Tamara, that's interesting what you said about taking a chromium supplement to help reduce anxiety. I was just thinking of posting a message to ask if anyone had tried Brewer's yeast before to help reduce anxiety. I'd heard it could help, and the article I found on it said it helps regulate moods by providing chromium. The link for the article is:
http://cms.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-20031014-000003.html
So when you wrote that you were actually taking a chromium supplement, that really caught my eye. I tried the Brewer's yeast for a couple of days, 2 Tbl. in a glass of water, and I think it may have actually helped take some of the edginess away. But it is pretty nasty tasting, and had some side affects for me such as a couple minutes of feeling nauseous. Maybe a straight chromium supplement is a better choice!
-Marley
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