Posted by jujube on November 8, 2004, at 17:36:19
In reply to pantothenic acid - does it help anxiety ??, posted by linkadge on November 8, 2004, at 16:06:33
> Linkadge
I am relatively new to the natural alternatives, but I would say that pantothenic acid would help anxiety. I have read that panthothenic acid is used in nerve transmissions and in the production of hormones that control our reactions to emotional and physical stress and the flight or flight response, which is why this vitamin has been considered an anti-stress vitamin.
In a vitamin/mineral book I have which recommends Optimum Daily Intake for supplements, the suggested dosage is 100 - 500 mg for anxiety, depression (which the author indicates is based on a thorough scientific review of pa and on her own clincal experience). There is, apparently, no known toxicity.
It is my understanding that all of the B vitamins will have a positive effect on anxiety and mild depression.
Tamara
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