Posted by Lao Tzu on November 27, 2012, at 12:09:21
In reply to Re: Supplements for Anxiety, Brain Function, posted by Paso Mom on October 22, 2012, at 11:37:50
Supplementing with niacin is interesting in that it relieves the burden of tryptophan to make niacin in the body. When you have less tryptophan, you have a lower level of serotonin, which is implicated in anxiety and depressive symptoms. My experience with niacin is one of a more calmer state of being rather than being energized. As far as what dosage to use, I really don't know for a child. You could try lower doses such as 250mg or 500mg and see how he reacts to that. However, if he is taking medication I would discuss the Niacin with the doctor to see if it is okay to supplement niacin while on medication, especially psychotropic medications. Children tend to metabolize substances differently, so it is important to talk with your doctor because children usually can only tolerate smaller dosages than adults, so that is a very important point to bring up with your doctor. Will niacin help? It should, but still get the doctor's okay before you try it. You don't want to give a child a substance he either doesn't need or can't tolerate well. I would say, err on the side of caution. Children are very resilient. Sometimes, therapy is all that is required for some people with anxiety disorders. In others, there is a biological component.
Lao
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