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Take b-complex vitamins. B vitamins are known as the antistress vitamins because they nourish the adrenals. Good sources of B vitamins include whole grains and dried beans (soaked and cooked). Most diets are too low in these vitamins, so a 50- to 100-mg B-complex supplement is usually needed. What men can do: Make it easy for her to avoid sugar and caffeine by cutting back on them yourself—your health will benefit, too. If she seems distant or on edge, don't take it personally. Remind yourself that it is not you—it is her biochemistry that is acting up.

Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness Tori Hudson, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

A study done over 50 years ago was undertaken to determine if the b-complex vitamins were effective in the treatment of these menstrual conditions. Although the study, done in the 1940s, was not up to today's scientific standards, a series of consecutive cases showed that a B-complex preparation was effective in "prompt" improvement in both menorrhagia and metrorrhagia.6 The B-complex preparations used orally in the study were usually given in daily doses providing 3 to 9 mg of thiamin, 4.5 to 9 mg of riboflavin, and up to 60 mg of niacin.

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Adults with similar problems will also benefit from magnesium along with b-complex vitamins. Dosage: Take 400 mg of magnesium citrate daily. Higher doses may loosen bowels or cause diarrhea, although the risk can be reduced by splitting the dosage so that you take 400 mg in the morning and 200 to 400 mg later in the day. Omega-3 Fish Oils Principal use: To relieve depression, bipolar disorder, poor memory, impulsiveness, hostility, and physical aggressiveness, and improve thinking processes. What else you should know: The omega-3s are among the most healthful of all dietary fats.

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You may need to restore other nutrients depleted with the following additional supplements: ?B-complex vitamins: supplement with a B complex or multivitamin that contains 25 mg of Bj, 25 mg of B2, 50 mg of B3, 50 mg of B6, 400-800 micrograms (meg) of folic acid, 10 meg of B12, and 50 mg each of biotin and B5 (pantothenic acid). ?Inositol: 100-1,000 mg per day is adequate. (The RDA is 100 mg per day.) Inositol is part of the B-vitamin complex, and is likely to be included in a B-vitamin or multivitamin formulation. For more information, see lithium under Mood Stabilizer Drugs on page 120. ?

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

In addition to manganese (50 milligrams daily, as manganese citrate) and magnesium (300 milligrams daily, as magnesium citrate), he was asked to take a multiple vitamin-mineral containing 400 IU of both vitamins D and E, and a larger than usual amount of all the b-complex vitamins. Mr. Toricelli found that the vitamin B12 and folate injections helped him keep "mentally clearer" than the same oral supplement, so he learned to give himself the injections. Dimethylglycine was not helpful for him, but taurine (1,500 milligrams twice daily in between meals) did help.

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C Abbey has suggested that an insufficient supply of NAD would inhibit the conversion of lactate back to pyruvate, which would contribute to a high lactate-to-pyruvate ratio and, therefore, to anxiety36 In 3 out of 12 patients, Abbey found deficient levels of urinary N1_methylni-cotinamide normalized when optimal doses of b-complex vitamins were provided, to which she conjectured that an excess of NAD was required to drive the conversion of lactate to pyruvate. R.A.

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Not only were our foods deprived of one of nature's premier antioxidants, Vitamin E, they were also deprived of all the b-complex vitamins that naturally reside within the wheat germ itself. It was at this point in American history that cardiovascular disease became the number-one killer of Americans, seemingly overnight. As we now know, one of the chief causes of cardiovascular disease is a toxic amino acid called homocysteine, which is produced naturally within the body as the normal product of metabolism.

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She found that her almost 100 percent live-food diet had six times the vitamin C, two times the b-complex vitamins, ten times more vitamin A, seven times more iron, two times the calcium, and an amount of B12 equal to that of the RDA.6 Taken to its heavier side, she found that it could supply almost twice the protein but with half the fat. It is important to remember that in the process of our transmutation, less and less physical food is needed to maintain the physical body adequately, so too much focus on RDA values misses the point of the art of Spiritual Nutrition.

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Smoking starves the skin of many nutrients such as oxygen and b-complex vitamins (to name a few), resulting in a gray, dull, slack appearance. Without fail, I can pinpoint the smokers just by the tone and color of their skin. Besides upsetting the hormonal system, cigarettes, caffeine, and alcohol contribute to tiny blood capillaries under the skin bursting, which you see on the cheeks and noses of some people. Remember that by combining your food badly, alcohol is formed in the digestive tract. It then gets into the bloodstream and is transported throughout the body, including the skin.

Anxiety: Orthomolecular Diagnosis and Treatment Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH See book keywords and concepts

C 5 Small experimental trial of 12 patients taking b-complex vitamins to correct various enzymopathies. c 7 Expert opinion and some experimental data demonstrating that inositol has an anti-anxiety effect comparable to librium and meprobamate. D 8 A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, involving 21 patients with panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) who were given 12 g of inositol each day for 4 weeks. A 9 In a similar trial, inositol was given to 13 patients with OCD.

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Another early report described the use of PABA (page 567) (para-aminobenzoic acid)—a compound commonly found in b-complex vitamins (page 603)—for vitiligo. Consistent use of 100 mg of PABA three or four times per day, along with an injectable form of PABA and a variety of hormones tailored to individual needs, resulted, in many cases, in repigmentation of areas affected by vitiligo.9 Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions.

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General Recommendations • b-complex vitamins are involved in estrogen metabolism. Take a 50 mg complex twice daily. • A high-potency multivitamin supplies many of the nutrients required for hormone metabolism. Take as directed on the container. • Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is an astringent herb that may help uterine inflammation and pain. Drink it as a tea, three cups daily. • If you have heavy menstrual bleeding, take nettle, a blood-building herb, to prevent anemia. Begin using the herb after the last day of your menstrual cycle, and take 500 mg two or three times daily for two weeks.

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Garlic conditions and protects young animals; retains b-complex vitamins, encourages hormone secretion, metabolism, and energy; lowers fatigue and weight; controls DPPH free radicals, AHPH-induced lipid peroxidation, and superoxide auto-oxidation; forneural regeneration (aged Garlic extract), helps retain memory and learning in elders, clears Serotonin receptors.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

After 2 daily vitamin C IVs of 65 grams each (given with calcium and magnesium to prevent muscle spasm, as well as the b-complex vitamins), plus another 30 to 40 grams of vitamin C by mouth, his urine and stools had returned to normal color. He felt "reasonably well." Within 2 weeks he was back at work, feeling well, with no hepatitis symptoms remaining. DR. WRIGHT'S CASE STUDY: (CHRONIC HEPATITIS) 1 got hepatitis about 15 years ago," Arthur Sheridan said. "It was a pretty bad case—6 weeks of bed rest and all that. My liver-enzyme tests were never completely normal, though.

Supplements: Vitamin B6, b-complex vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and/or essential fatty acids in selected cases (dosages should be determined by a doctor). • Lifestyle: Obtain adequate exercise. Minimize exposure to color-television sets and increase the distance from the set. Minimize exposure to fluorescent lighting. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) S& enlargement of the prostate gland is one of the most common conditions affecting men past the age of 50. Known to doctors as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), this problem causes various urinary difficulties.

B-complex vitamins. • Azelaic-acid cream; topical application rwice daily, in selected cases. Discontinue after maximum improvement is seen. Acne Vulgaris -T^S* acne (also called acne vulgaris) occurs in most American teenagers and to a lesser extent in young adults. The severity of acne can vary from a few scattered lesions to severe inflamed pustules that result in permanent scarring. Acne results in part from excessive stimulation of the skin by androgens (male hormones). Bacterial infection of the skin also appears to be involved.

What about the rest of the b-complex vitamins?" Mary asked. "You're right. Whenever one B-vitamin such as niacin is used in relatively large quantities, it's best to 'back it up' with the rest of the B-complex. We'll get to that under general recommendations. First, let's cover the remaining alcohol-craving preventer. Dr. Roger Williams, a research scientist credited with the discovery of the B-vitamin pantothenic acid, did extensive animal research with glutamine, an amino acid. He found that supplemental glutamine noticeably reduced alcohol intake.

In fact, nutrients always work together with others, some more closely—like individual B-vitamins with the rest of the b-complex vitamins, and some more 'at a distance.' The group of nutrients I've recommended to you so far will all work together to settle your anxiety." "So far? You mean there's more?" "You mentioned herbs, didn't you? A Polynesian botanical—kava—has an extremely long history of use for many things, including 'nerves'. It's recently become available in natural-food stores. Please use 100 milligrams, three times daily." "What else?

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Small amounts of PABA are present in some b-complex vitamins (page 603) and multivitamin formulas (page 559). The amount of PABA used in the studies described above ranged from 300 mg to 12 grams per day. Anyone taking more than 400 mg of PABA per day should consult a physician. Are there any side effects or interactions? No serious side effects have been reported with 300-400 mg per day. Larger amounts (such as 8 grams per day or more) may cause low blood sugar (page 251), rash, fever, and (on rare occasions) liver damage.

S YEAST of b-complex vitamins (page 603), protein (providing all essential amino acids [page 465]), and minerals, including a biologically active form of chromium (page 493) known as glucose tolerance factor (GTF). Brewer's yeast is usually a by-product of the brewing industry and should not be confused with nutritional yeast or torula yeast, which are low in chromium. Where is it found? Brewer's yeast, which has a very bitter taste, is recovered after being used in the beer-brewing process. Brewer's yeast can also be grown specifically for harvest as a nutritional supplement.

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A deficiency of the b-complex vitamins can both cause the disease and imitate its symptoms. Brewer's yeast is a potent source of B vitamins, as are wheat germ, eggs, and spirulina. Use turmeric as a spice when preparing meals. Many people with Alzheimer's are found to be deficient in zinc. To boost your intake, snack on pumpkin seeds regularly. To improve circulation, increase energy levels, and detoxify your body, drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours.

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How to Take B Vitamins and NADH Supplements If you take a multivitamin supplement, you are already getting b-complex vitamins. However, the dosage in many brands is too low to be of much benefit. • For general health maintenance, be sure your multivitamin or B-complex supplement contains at least 10 mg of vitamin Bp 10 mg of vitamin B2, and 10 mg of B3. • If you feel anxious, stressed, or depressed, take a B-complex vitamin supplement that contains 50 to 100 mg each of vitamins Bp B2, and B3. In general, the other B vitamins in the formula will be in appropriate ratios.

High-potency b-complex vitamins (along with vitamin C to enhance carnitine synthesis) are often helpful. Another supplement, NADH, which is built around vitamin B3, has also been shown helpful in fatigue. Dr. Joseph A. Bellanti and colleagues at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C, treated 26 patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome with 10 mg of vitamin NADH or a placebo daily for four weeks. After the four-week "washout period," the NADH and placebo treatments were reversed.

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Consider b-complex vitamins to prevent cramps. Keep the dose of vitamin B6 under 100 milligrams per day to avoid nerve damage. •Ask your doctor about quinine. It is available by prescription (or at low doses in some brands of tonic water). Severe side effects are uncommon but may be life-threatening, especially a blood disorder called ITP. MENOPAUSE • Turn the thermostat down to reduce hot flashes • Use the lowest-dose estrogen and progesterone therapy for the shortest time possible þ? • Try Remifemin for hot flashes þ?? • Eat tofu or tempeh or drink soy shakes þ?

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Among the most important coenzymes are the b-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc. COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ENZYMES The majority of commercially available enzymes are digestive enzymes extracted from various sources. Enzymes are not manufactured synthetically. Most commercial enzyme products are made from animal enzymes, such as pancreatin and pepsin, which help in the digestion of food once it has reached the lower stomach and the intestinal tract. Some companies make their supplements from enzymes extracted from aspergillus, a type of fungus.

It is composed of 10 to 15 percent protein and also contains b-complex vitamins, vitamin C, essential fatty acids, enzymes, carotene, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, sodium, plant sterols, and simple sugars. Like other bee products, bee pollen has an antimicrobial effect. In addition, it is useful for combating fatigue, depression, cancer, and colon disorders. It is also helpful for people with allergies because it strengthens the immune system. It is best to obtain bee pollen from a local source, as this increases its antiallergenic properties.

B-complex vitamins and vitamin K. When you take antibiotics, the "friendly" bacteria in your digestive tract are destroyed along with the harmful bacteria. Supplementing your diet with B. bifidum helps you maintain healthy intestinal flora. Unhealthy flora can result in the liberation of abnormally high levels of ammonia as protein-containing foods are digested. This irritates the intestinal membranes. In addition, the ammonia is absorbed into the bloodstream and must be detoxified by the liver, or it will cause nausea, a decrease in appetite, vomiting, and other toxic reactions.

This form of liver contains vitamins A, D, and C; the B-complex vitamins; and the minerals calcium, copper, phosphorus, and iron. Desiccated liver is good for people with anemia, and aids in building healthy red blood cells. It is known to increase energy, aid in liver disorders, and help relieve stress in the body. Use only a product made from liver derived from beef that is raised organically. Dimethylglycine (DMG) Dimethylglycine (DMG) is a derivative of glycine, the simplest of the amino acids.

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Most minerals, including such important ones as iron, zinc, calcium, and the b-complex vitamins (folic acid and others) need certain amounts of stomach acids in order to be absorbed at all. Without stomach acid, nutritional deficiencies inevitably develop leading to disease. Besides absorption, stomach acid has many other important functions. For instance, stomach acid is supposed to destroy all harmful microorganisms, pathogenic bacteria, parasites and their eggs, and fungi that enter the body through the mouth.

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This substance contains all of the b-complex vitamins, including a high concentration of pantothenic acid (vitamin b5) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and is the only natural source of pure acetylcholine. Royal jelly also contains minerals, enzymes, hormones, eighteen amino acids, antibacterial and antibiotic components, and vitamins A, C, D, and E. It is useful for bronchial asthma, liver disease, pancreatitis, insomnia, stomach ulcers, kidney disease, bone fractures, and skin disorders, and it strengthens the immune system. This product must be combined with honey to preserve its potency.

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