Posted by Larry Hoover on November 25, 2003, at 7:21:50
In reply to natural mood-stabilizers ? , posted by Francesco on November 24, 2003, at 1:29:09
> My extreme response to a ridicolous amount (2*200+100) of epa/dha from the very first day + a ton of other clues had made think about the fact that I could be bipolar II (plus adhd).
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> I have also the suspicion that triptophan is making my mood swings more frequent (ultra-rapid cycling).
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> My answer is ... which are the alternative to traditional mood stabilizers ? I have heard about magnesium ... did anyone have success on it ?Magnesium alone might tip the balance, and let you go back to the fish oil. There is substantial evidence of imbalance of these fatty acids in the brains of ADD/ADHD individuals.
I think some phospholipids are in order, as well. That's soya lecithin granules (my preferred source), a few teaspoons a day (they taste good straight up), plus some phosphatidylserine.
Please try to be patient while we sort this out. Your strong response to supplements shows that nutrition is a big part of your personal situation....i.e. your past diet hasn't been good for your health.
Lar
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