Bipolar disorder

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 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 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 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 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 promotes serotonin production; promotes dopamine production. Take 0.6-1.2 g of SAMe daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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.

Choline alfoscerate is an acetylcholine precursor; improves acetylcholine production; improves mental function; alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 0.8-1.2 g of choline alfoscerate daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Choline bitartrate is an acetylcholine precursor; improves acetylcholine production; improves mental function. Take choline bitartrate daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Citicoline is an acetylcholine precursor; improves acetylcholine production; improves mental function; alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 0.25-1.25 g of citicoline daily, in divided doses, for many months.