Doctor Recommended Alternative Care for Brain Health

Factors that play a role in Brain Health are complex. Nutrient deficiencies, stress, genetics, chemical imbalance and poor coping skills are a few.

• Nutrient deficiencies: Mental health is dependent on brain health and the homeostasis of all body functions (circulation, respiration, nerve transmission, digestion, regulation of sleep, pain, emotions, etc.). Key nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids) are essential for these body functions, but can not be produced by the body and must be supplied through diet or supplements. When the body responds to stress, injury, trauma, allergies, etc., vital nutrients are depleted and toxins produced. Recent studies suggest that mental disorders can weaken your immune system and put you at risk for other health issues like heart attack. In a recent article, Dr. Gregory Miller noted that two key inflammatory agents, interleukin 6 and C-reactive protein which are higher in depressed patients put the depressed persons at high risk for cardiovascular disease. “Dr. Millar contended that depression promotes inflammation, which in turn, increases the risk of and mortality from cardiovascular disease.” Family Practice News. January 15, 2004. Likewise, high homocysteine levels serve as a predictor of heart disease and people with high homocysteine levels are more likely to be depressed. B6, B12 and folate help regulate homocysteine levels. Folic acid levels are often low in people with depression. 2. Archives of General Psychiatry 2003;60:618-26.  

 Nutrients that help regain and maintain mental health:

Vitamins/Minerals: Vit C is needed for immune system and tissue repair. B vitamins are crucial to proper brain function. B 6 and B12 are needed in the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Folate is often deficient in persons with depression. Calcium and Magnesium help calm nerves. Lithium is used as an aid for certain types of depression and mental disorders. Zn supports the immune system and is often deficient in those with depression.

Amino acid: Tyrosine is needed for the production of dopamine and norepinephrine. Psychopharmacology (Berlin) Sept. 4 2003. It is important for increasing production of adrenaline and helps elevate mood by raising dopamine in the brain.  

Hormone: DHEA is a hormone precursor. “Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) replacement therapy may be efficacious in treating mild to moderate midlife depression, particularly where traditional antidepressant treatment has failed, is undesired by the patient or is not well tolerated… While DHEA is found naturally in the body as a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex, its supplement form is extracted from the barbasco root or Mexican wild yam.” * 3 Geriatric Times. November/December 2004. NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotime) is important in the regulation of neurotransmitters serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine.

5-HTP from African plant, Griffonia, may regulate production of serotonin, a brain neurotransmiter.

St. John’s Wort may be effective for mild to moderate depression. People suffering from serious illness should consult healthcare professionals. Author Lisa James reviewed research articles for Energy Times, Aril, 2004 and reported, “In one carefully designed study, this herb was significantly effective (American Journal of Psychiatry 2002;159(8):1361-6) and it held its own when compared with prescription antidepressants in two other trails (Adv Ther 2002;19(1):43-52. Canadian Family Physician 2002;48:905-12). Evidence also indicates that St. John’s Wort and the herb  Valerian, used together, may ease the unfortunately common combination or depression and anxiety. Phytomedicine 2003;4:25-30.” Valerian is a standby thought to ease mental disorders.

SAM-e is a naturally occurring sulfur compound in the body. It is thought to increase dopamine and serotonin levels needed to manage pain and balance moods. SAMe may elevates mood and well being.

Omega-3 fatty acids are needed for transmission of nerve impulses.

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