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Supplements for Oral Use
- 5-HTP
5-HTP has a calming and relaxing effect; promotes serotonin production; reduces anxiety; elevates mood. Take 200-300 mg of 5-HTP daily, in divided doses before meals, for many months.
- E-EPA
E-EPA improves mental and brain function and behavior; helpful mainly for the depressive phase of bipolar disorder. Take 0.5-1.5 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- EPA
EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; nourishes nerves; improves mental and brain function and behavior. Take 1-2 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Fish oil
Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; nourishes nerves; protects myelin; improves mental and brain function, behavior and emotional state; reduces risk of relapse; alleviates symptoms. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.
- Multivitamin & minerals
Multivitamin & minerals are a nutritional support; they provide a multitude of vitamins and minerals; enhance immune system. Take multivitamin & minerals daily lifelong, in divided doses, as suggested on the label.
- SAMe
SAMe promotes serotonin production; promotes dopamine production. Take 0.6-1.2 g of SAMe daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- American skullcap
American skullcap is a nervine; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 3-6 g of American skullcap in capsule form or 15-30 g of American skullcap in tea form daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
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