Posted by McPac on May 28, 2003, at 17:20:20
In reply to Re: - Larry » Caleb462, posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 13:53:02
This "avoid folate in OCD" concept is oft repeated, but I have yet to find a primary reference that demonstrates anything of the sort, nor have I found so much as a rationale for the belief.
>>>>>>>>>>>In layman's language, Pfeiffer told me that folic acid (and also niacin) help BUILD histamine levels...very high histamine levels (which I was tested to have by Pfeiffer) BLOCK serotonin production....low serotonin is thought to be a big factor in ocd (and many forms of depression?).....(serotonin-enhancing meds have always worked like a charm for me...of course the major side-effects suck though)...so they have me avoiding folic acid and niacin......I also tested pyrroluric as well.....some of Pfeiffer's stuff REALLY hit the nail on the head w/me...but not everything...it's not an exact match....what's funny is that for a short while, before going to Pfeiffer, I started taking folic acid and told them that I thought I'd felt BETTER.....this stuff all gets so very complex at times...why people were created soooooo damn complex (especially the brain!) I'll never know...when I feel fine I usually try to forget all this crap, lol....take care & be well!
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