Posted by KaraS on July 26, 2004, at 18:40:36
In reply to Re: Lithium and inositol: neurophysiological effects » Questionmark, posted by BarbaraCat on July 24, 2004, at 13:35:02
> I take inositol - Jarrow myo-inositol to be exact. I find that it helps, but I have to take time off from it or it will be too stimulating. This is recommended. I take lithium as well (and a bunch of other stuff).
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> I had the same question and confusion. Is it or is it not good for bipolars? Where does it work? What I've read is that, at least with the myo form, it acts in the second messenger cAMP system within the neuron's nucleus, rather than with the receptor/membrane. I can't remember or provide the sources, but I recently read that inositol is now decided to be helpful for bipolars.
How much inositol do you take? 12 grams or less? What does it do for you (if it's possible to separate that out from your other meds/supplements)?
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