If you are using targeted individual amino acids for anxiety and/or depression and doing well on them, you’ll likely get to the point when you’re asking questions like how to discontinue them and does the right dose ever change or need a tweak, especially after some stressful life events. Amy posted this question in the […]
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Pharma-GABA: study participants with an irrational fear of heights are relaxed and less anxious when crossing a swaying suspension bridge
Based on clinical evidence, we know that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a calming amino supplement, reduces anxiety. There isn’t as much research on GABA or Pharma-GABA as we’d like to see, so we’ll take small studies that are done on humans. In a 2006 study, Relaxation and immunity enhancement effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) administration in […]
Radical Metabolism: boosting energy, enhancing digestion, improving hormone health and blasting fat
Ann Louise Gittleman has a new book called “Radical Metabolism: A Powerful New Plan to Blast Fat and Reignite Your Energy in Just 21 Days.” Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to interview her! The book is primarily about weight-loss but I chose to focus on other aspects in our interview. We talked about […]
Why is vitamin B6 toxic for some and why don’t symptoms resolve when vitamin B6 is stopped?
In a recent blog post, Vitamin B6 improves dream recall (which can be used to monitor vitamin B6 status), I promised to address concerns about the potential for vitamin B6 toxicity. I have yet to see any signs of toxicity in my clients, but I have also not ever recommended more than 500mg/day. However, I was […]
Vitamin B6 improves dream recall (which can be used to monitor vitamin B6 status)
It’s exciting to see new research confirming the connection between vitamin B6 and dream recall. In this new study, Effects of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and a B Complex Preparation on Dreaming and Sleep (which was randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled), 100 participants from across Australia were given 240 mg vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) before bed for five consecutive days. Other […]
Melatonin improves sleep quality and reduces anxiety after a TBI (traumatic brain injury)
New research shows that melatonin improves sleep quality and reduces anxiety after a TBI (traumatic brain injury). The study, Efficacy of melatonin for sleep disturbance following traumatic brain injury: a randomised controlled trial was completed in Australia and used a prolonged-release (also called timed-release) melatonin product. The study participants, 67% of whom were male, had mild […]