Posted by Lao Tzu on January 6, 2011, at 20:14:47
In reply to Re: Taking vitamins with antidepressants, posted by 49er on January 3, 2011, at 10:32:32
I have heard some success stories with EMPowerPlus, but I don't know how true they are. I've never tried it, and I probably would have if it wasn't so expensive. That leaves me wondering whether the manufacturers are trying to improve the health of people or turn a big profit. Most of the ingredients are what you'd find in a premium multivitamin with the exception of some other ingredients like amino acids. Doesn't sound like that would be too expensive to produce. I'm skeptical about EMPowerPlus also because in most cases you have to tailor a nutrient regimen to fit the individual, which can take time and effort to establish. However, EMPowerPlus could potentially benefit people with depression, but those with severe psychiatric illnesses shouldn't be convinced to come off their meds. That was the controversy and the reason for law suits against the company. They weren't taking any responsibility for the care of patients willing to try an alternative approach. I think it was more about profit than health care and I probably wouldn't go that route unless you've exhausted all other avenues. If it sounds fishy, it probably is. Look into orthomolecular medicine. There are some good books on the topic from Amazon, and there are some good websites with free information out there. It just might help you.
Lao
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