VITAMINS AND MINERALS: IT’S NOT ALL IN YOUR MIND
Vitamins and Minerals for Depression and Anxiety
The following vitamins and minerals have in many cases been found to be effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Vitamin B1 [thiamine] - large amounts appear to energize depressed people and tranquilize anxious ones
Vitamin B6 [pyridoxine] - important for the function of the adrenal cortex pantothenic acid - has a tension-relieving effect.
Vitamin С [Ascorbic acid] - essential for combating stress
Vitamin E [alpha-tocopherol] - aids brain cells in getting their needed oxygen
Zinc - oversees body processes and aids in brain function
Magnesium - necessary for nerve functioning, known as the anti-stress mineral
Calcium - makes you less jumpy, more relaxed.
Other Drugs Can Add to Your Problems
Alcohol is a nerve depressant. If you take tranquilizers and a drink, the combination of the two can cause a severe depression - or even death.
If you take Darvon with a tranquilizer, you might find yourself experiencing tremors and mental confusion. The same thing can happen if you combine a sedative with an antihistamine [such as any found in over-the-counter cold preparations].
Oral contraceptives deplete the body of B6, B12, folic acid, and vitamin C. If you're on the pill and depressed, it is not surprising. Your need for B2, necessary for normal tryptophan metabolism, is fifty to a hundred times a non-pill-user's requirement.
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