Posted by Lao Tzu on August 9, 2010, at 10:10:04
I have suffered from social anxiety for many years, which may be related to my bipolar depression. I have had success with kava kava for anxiety, but it isn't enough for social anxiety. Other nutrients are needed in most cases. A possible social anxiety formula could consist of the following:
1-- 100mg of B62-- 200mg of Natrol kava kava
3-- 50mcg maximum of selenium-yeast
4-- 300mg of cinnamon
5--Optional: 5-10mg of manganese
6--Optional: 30mg of Niacinamide or 250mg of sustained-release Niacin
7--Optional: 200mg of Magnesium Citrate
8--Optional: 20mg of zinc picolinate (best form)
The point to finding a combination that works is to combine enough of the nutrients/herbs that are synergistic with each other and do not cause excessive drowsiness. You don't want to be driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you are too drowsy. I really do think that at the very least, the B6, selenium, and kava kava would work, but other nutrients could be added.
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