Nutrition
Problems with balanced nutrition can cause mood lability even in those who are not struggling with a mental illness such as bipolar disorder (manic depression). Maintaining a healthy diet is quite important for achieving stability. Furthermore, researchers are investigating several supplements that seem to reduce mood swings. Found here is information and resources on this topic.
Nutritional Supplements: Amino Acids
Some researchers think there is value to using amino acids as nutritional supplements in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Some researchers think there is value to using amino acids as nutritional supplements in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression).
St. John's Wort and BP – Unsafe
Although the popular herbal supplement St. John's Wort appears to be fairly safe and effective in the treatment of mild depression, there is a growing body of evidence that many people - including those with bipolar disorder - should not take it.
Although the popular herbal supplement St. John's Wort appears to be fairly safe and effective in the treatment of mild depression, there is a growing body of evidence that many people - including those with bipolar disorder - should not take it.
Truehope: Panacea or Empty Promises?
Truehope Nutritional Support Ltd. markets the nutritional supplement known as Empowerplus. This company claims that their unique blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and herbal ingredients coupled with their program of support can eliminate the symptoms of those who suffer from various CNS disorders. Many believe their claims are unsubstantiated.
Truehope Nutritional Support Ltd. markets the nutritional supplement known as Empowerplus. This company claims that their unique blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and herbal ingredients coupled with their program of support can eliminate the symptoms of those who suffer from various CNS disorders. Many believe their claims are unsubstantiated.
Truehope: The Other Side of the Story
Rebecca - a long, respected member of our forums - writes, “I just read the article about Truehope and EMPowerplus as soon as I picked up the newsletter. I felt that the article needed to be offset with real life experience, since that’s what most of us come here for. I’m here to present ‘the other side’ of the story. This comes from a real family and I am a tough skeptic of food supplements.”
Rebecca - a long, respected member of our forums - writes, “I just read the article about Truehope and EMPowerplus as soon as I picked up the newsletter. I felt that the article needed to be offset with real life experience, since that’s what most of us come here for. I’m here to present ‘the other side’ of the story. This comes from a real family and I am a tough skeptic of food supplements.”
Amino Acids
An overview of amino acids' structures and their role in the human body.
An overview of amino acids' structures and their role in the human body.
Amino Acid Collection
A scientific presentation of amino acids which contains a bit of difficult reading. However, the one-sentence descriptions of the purpose for each amino acid are very helpful.
A scientific presentation of amino acids which contains a bit of difficult reading. However, the one-sentence descriptions of the purpose for each amino acid are very helpful.
Reference Guide
A very short, easy to understand presentation of amino acids with links to the most common of these.
A very short, easy to understand presentation of amino acids with links to the most common of these.