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Posted by Althea8869 on February 27, 2004, at 19:55:03
Just wanted to post on something I read - an article from Robert Belmaker (Psychiatry Chair-Ben Gurion Hospital-Israel) who apparently has studied Inositol extensively writes that you need to ingest >20grams of the powdered form(dissolved in juice or whatever) for it to have any chance of getting to the brain and affect a response for mood disorders. He goes on to say, however, that in his clinical research on depression, this regimen produced remission levels equal to or superior to SSRI's and TCA's. (MAOI's were apparently not studied) Patients taking this dosage saw 'a marked improvement in mood', usually after 3-4 weeks, in some cases much sooner. Unfortunately there appears to be no synergism with other AD's.
So My questions is - has anybody ever tried taking this much inositol with success or any other dosage for that matter? I seem to recall from this board that most people said they didnt notice any change. Id be curious to know what dosage they were taking.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by joebob on February 28, 2004, at 10:54:39
In reply to Inositol - whats the deal?, posted by Althea8869 on February 27, 2004, at 19:55:03
but had to go on lexapro, and have not been using it much since
can you site the article/author you mention who used 20grams/day
Posted by Althea8869 on February 28, 2004, at 12:35:43
In reply to i tried it at 12grams per day and liked it, posted by joebob on February 28, 2004, at 10:54:39
joebob - i read this off a xerox that someone gave me and unfortunately the bottom of the pages kinf of blurry, but it seems to say 'Townsend Lettter....'. Thats the best I can do unfortunately, in addition to what I originally posted.
I think im going to give it a try, the only problem is that one months supply of this stuff is going to run a couple hundred bucks it looks like. Do you know of any better place to get it cheaper?
Thanks in advance.
Posted by joebob on February 29, 2004, at 11:56:59
In reply to Article/Author - Inositol » joebob, posted by Althea8869 on February 28, 2004, at 12:35:43
name...
as for inositol, i'm still doing some research, but this will get you started and save you some money
http://www.wholesalesupplementstore.com/inositolpowder.html?ipsrc=media&reftype=pp&sptype=gg
i live in los angeles, are you local to me?
Posted by Althea8869 on February 29, 2004, at 13:10:20
In reply to i found the article.....search under the doc's, posted by joebob on February 29, 2004, at 11:56:59
Thanks joebob - thats a seriously great price for that much inositol. LA, huh. Well, im a Trojan, but ive relocated to NYC. My brother lives in manhattan beach, and most of my closest friends are in or around hermosa, though some are in west hollyweird.
Anyway, let me know what your research turns up. Id love to compare notes.
Thanks again & (Fight On!)
Posted by joebob on March 1, 2004, at 11:53:16
In reply to Re: i found the article.....search under the doc's, posted by Althea8869 on February 29, 2004, at 13:10:20
and you could have someone pick up what you want and send it to you
let me think about it, see what i can do and send me and email address or phone number for someone cool who you trust, brother or friend
conscious community needs to be created and nurtured for the benefit of each and every one
best,
joebob
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