Posted by Caleb462 on May 28, 2003, at 22:16:13
In reply to sample/Caleb/Larry, posted by McPac on May 28, 2003, at 17:20:20
> 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.
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> >>>>>>>>>>>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?)Hmm... well, as you may know... I think the "low serotonin" theory of psychiatric disorders is for the most part, complete crap. It seems to be generally accepted among pharmacologists and the like, that mental illness is much much much more complex than a neurotransmitter deficiency. Psychiatrists, drug companies and the general public continue to latch on to the "monoanime hypothesis" however.
.....(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!
Indeed. I was reading a loooong article on the serotonin system earlier today. It was more in-depth than anything else I'd stumbled upon, and boy, is it confusing. I'll post it if I can find it again.
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