Posted by Lao Tzu on January 17, 2011, at 10:02:21
In reply to Orthomolecular medicine for depression, posted by Lao Tzu on January 6, 2011, at 11:01:47
I've gathered information on the subtypes of depression:Overmethylation, Undermethylation, and Pyroluria and I've formulated a nutrient regiment that works for me. The following is a synopsis of my regiment and dosages:
B Vitamins:
B1---100mg in the morning and 100mg at bedtime
B2---50mg at bedtime
B6---150mg per day (dosage will vary from person to person)
B12---375mcg per day (Again, dosage will vary from person to person).
Vitamin C---500mg per day (in the morning)
Vitamin E---200IU in the morning and 400IU at bedtime
Selenium (yeast-based)---50mcg in the afternoon and 50mcg at bedtime
Calcium---750mg at bedtime
Magnesium---775mg at bedtime
Zinc picolinate---44mg in the morning
Fish oil---1,500mg per day
Borage oil---1,300mg per day
Melatonin---1mg at bedtimeThis regiment has proven effective for me, but I also must tell you that I also take medication, and if that is the case, dosages of each nutrient must be tailored to the individual, taking into consideration the effects of medication on depression. Note that this regiment probably won't work for everyone as you might be included in a different subtype than myself. I tend to gravitate towards the Undermethylated/High Histamine subtype. Some people may actually need more Folic acid, B12, and Niacin if you are an Overmethylated/Low histamine type.
Lao
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