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Posted by Lamdage22 on May 9, 2015, at 13:49:17
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Posted by Mako23 on May 11, 2015, at 17:06:50
In reply to Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 9, 2015, at 13:49:17
Magnesium 400 mg and Zinc help a little
My pdocs swears on probiotics do help his patients
Do you have IBS or any stomach related issues. Where do you feel your anxiety... In your stomach or chest or sweat a lot
Regards mako
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 12, 2015, at 8:19:53
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Mako23 on May 11, 2015, at 17:06:50
That doesnt work for me
Posted by Christ_empowered on May 12, 2015, at 17:59:23
In reply to Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 9, 2015, at 13:49:17
b-100, 3 grams niacinamide, at least 3 grams C.
Posted by SLS on May 17, 2015, at 1:58:30
In reply to Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 9, 2015, at 13:49:17
Perhaps valerian root.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 17, 2015, at 10:09:02
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by SLS on May 17, 2015, at 1:58:30
too weak!
Im trying rosmarinic acid
Posted by Christ_empowered on May 19, 2015, at 23:03:33
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Christ_empowered on May 12, 2015, at 17:59:23
5htp? I'm taking some now. Mine's time release, 200mgs per tablet. We shall see...
Posted by herpills on May 21, 2015, at 12:23:46
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Christ_empowered on May 12, 2015, at 17:59:23
> b-100, 3 grams niacinamide, at least 3 grams C.
What is the difference between niacin and niacinamide?
Posted by Christ_empowered on May 21, 2015, at 15:13:28
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying? » Christ_empowered, posted by herpills on May 21, 2015, at 12:23:46
niacin can reduce LDL and boost HDL. Causes a flush, sometimes nausea (at first...).
niacinamide...also treats, prevents pellagra andother b3 deficiency states. no flush, no cholesterol changes. for me, more tolerable, up to about 6 grams/day.
Some people prefer niacin. I like niacinamide. Hoffer had some people on both, if they needed unusually high doses.
Posted by LaoTzu on May 24, 2015, at 13:15:46
In reply to Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 9, 2015, at 13:49:17
GABA comes to mind as does magnesium and Vitamin B6 combo. One I had success with was the herb kava kava, but only at lower dosages. Higher dosages can be stimulating, which you would want to avoid if you have anxiety. Also, if you already are taking prescription antidepressants, kava kava might not mix well with these. Caution. Some of the other B vitamins would help anxiety, but you'd have to try them and see what works.
Posted by Lamdage22 on May 24, 2015, at 14:26:17
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by LaoTzu on May 24, 2015, at 13:15:46
I dont feel good taking more vitamins/minerals than WHO recommends.
It can have a negative impact on your health.
Thats what they are saying.
Posted by SLS on May 26, 2015, at 14:48:37
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 24, 2015, at 14:26:17
> I dont feel good taking more vitamins/minerals than WHO recommends.
>
> It can have a negative impact on your health.
>
> Thats what they are saying.I've read about some of the studies indicating this. However, the effect was not that large. Correlation does not imply causation. What if a great percentage of people taking vitamins do so in order to compensate for what they believe are poor eating habits? They might die from the results of a chronically unhealthy diet rather than the ingestion of vitamins.
Just a thought...
- Scott
Posted by LaoTzu on September 9, 2015, at 17:43:14
In reply to Re: Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by LaoTzu on May 24, 2015, at 13:15:46
Maybe zinc would have an anxiolytic effect for some people. I had a good response with zinc citrate. I also had a good response with magnesium and vitamin B6. Niacin is also good for anxiety, but there are different forms of this vitamin on the market. I guess you'd have to see which one works the best for you. Some say the Niacinamide form works the best, but I received good results with regular niacin sustained release. I guess it depends on which form your body can tolerate the best. Also, inositol is supposed to be good for anxiety, but I only took it for a short while so I don't have a lot of experience with that one. And you can try GABA. I can't guarantee it will help with anxiety, but it helps my mood and depression and sleep too. It won't help much for panic disorder or severe anxiety disorders. Those may require medication. The only herbs that seemed to do anything for my anxiety were kava kava and valerian, but they don't mix well with prescription psychotropics, so if you're on meds you might want to just stick with the vitamins and minerals. I'm hearing a lot of bad reviews about the quality of kava kava products on the market now and how ineffective they are in capsule or tablet forms. Many years ago, I tried a great brand of kava kava. Can't remember what it was, though, but it worked like a charm consistently. I think it may have been Natrol brand, but I don't know if they still sell it or if the quality is the same. Since then, kava products now vary in their quality because the market is flooded with them and I think a lot of them leave much to be desired. You can still get potent valerian herb, but for some people, valerian can make them too drowsy, so I don't know if that's a good option or not. I think Solaray makes an herbal blend for relaxation. I think it has five or six different herbs in it, and I tried it a few times. It actually helped me, so that's worth a try if they still make it. I would say, you might first try the vitamins and minerals (the safer stuff) before going to the herbs, especially if you take any type of antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications. There can be drug interactions with some herbs. So be safe and good luck. I hope this was of some help.
Lao
Posted by LaoTzu on October 7, 2015, at 12:37:22
In reply to Natural anxiolytics. Which ones are worth trying?, posted by Lamdage22 on May 9, 2015, at 13:49:17
> ?sustained release niacin may be worth trying as a natural anxiolytic. I have had good results with it in the past. Look for the sustained release form.
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