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Posted by Andrew D on May 12, 2002, at 2:28:07
I am thinking of starting inositol for depression and OCD. I have read that 18 g inositol has been effective for OCD and 12 g for depression.
I have also read that choline is necessary for the inositol to work. My question is, how much choline do I take? Equal amounts as the inositol? Or less?
Would love anybody's feedback.
Thanks.
Posted by Andrew D on May 12, 2002, at 7:16:51
In reply to inositol and choline question, posted by Andrew D on May 12, 2002, at 2:28:07
Also am wondering about the effectiveness of lecithin v. inositol + choline. How much lecithin would contain 18 g of inositol?
Thanks.
Posted by jonh kimble on May 12, 2002, at 16:54:39
In reply to Re: inositol and choline question, posted by Andrew D on May 12, 2002, at 7:16:51
lecithin is about 13% choline.
Posted by BarbaraCat on May 15, 2002, at 13:57:53
In reply to inositol and choline question, posted by Andrew D on May 12, 2002, at 2:28:07
Andrew,
I've been taking 12 g inositol for depression and it seems to help. Doesn't do the whole trick for me, but helps smooth the edges. There is a specific form called myo-inositol that is most effective for depression. The best source I've found is by Jarrow Formulations in the powder form. It's also good to take some time off with it, so 3 weeks on and 1 off is usually recommended.Choline is a derivative of lecithin and works by enhancing nerve signal transduction. There are many different kinds of choline, but the ones you're looking for is probably phosphatidylcholine and CDP choline. There's another product by Jarrow that has these and other brain support products called Neuro-Optimizer. The best source I've found (least expensive and free shipping for orders over $40) is www.iherb.com.
Again, I think these products add to the overall efforts and should be considered for general brain health, but they don't have enough big guns powder for a major depressive illness. The other question is if they're crossing the blood brain barrier or not. Not to discourage you, but to keep an investigative head throughout. - BarbaraCat
> I am thinking of starting inositol for depression and OCD. I have read that 18 g inositol has been effective for OCD and 12 g for depression.
>
> I have also read that choline is necessary for the inositol to work. My question is, how much choline do I take? Equal amounts as the inositol? Or less?
>
> Would love anybody's feedback.
>
> Thanks.
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