Mood Disorders: Anxiety & Depression

Learn about the most common conditions and how to manage each one Nutritionally.

			1 in 4 Americans Report Feeling More Depression and Anxiety Symptoms 
		Today! 
Antidepressants:  92 million prescriptions in 2002; jumped to 213 
		million in 2003 

Patients on antidepressants: 70% report sexual side effects while taking antidepressants.
-New York Times, 4 May 2004

In a 10 year period Prozac was associated with more hospitalizations, deaths or other serious adverse reactions reported to the FDA than any other drug. Paxil and Zoloft are of similar toxicity.

Memory loss, tics & other side effects found in SSRI patients suggest possible long-term brain damage.
-Forbes, 6 September 2004

Increased suicide risk in children taking SSRI antidepressants. - FDA October 15, 2004

Why treat this epidemic nutritionally?

The consumption of refined foods low in vital nutrients and the exposure to toxic chemicals in our environment leads to systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance. These conditions are strongly associated with brain health disorders.

PROTOCOLS FOR A CALM AND POSITIVE MOOD

1. Improve the brain health of your patients by improving their diet and lifestyle: Suggest a brisk walk 20 minutes each day. Drastically reduce arachidonic fatty acids from their diet. Primarily found in animal products, they produce an inflammatory state in tissues. Have them eat a low glycemic diet rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients from fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Remove margarines, partially hydrogenated oils or trans fatty acids from their diet which are pro-inflammatory and do not create healthy neurons. Have them use quality oils such as olive oil or canola oil. Have your patients go to www.whfoods.com for guidance to improve their diet.

2. As part of a healthy diet, start with BIOSPEC’s Mood-Ease to enhance and protect brain function while promoting a calm and positive mood!

Nutritional Support for Depression & Other Mood Disorders

1. Mood-Ease A specialized formula providing powerful support for a calm, positive mood! A highly concentrated dose in one quick dissolving, scored tablet.

Therapeutic levels of 5-HTP and St. John’s Wort Extract to support balanced serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitter levels that are involved in the regulation of mood, sleep, memory and learning.
Delivers targeted B Vitamins that support healthy neurological function, including biologically active Folate (5-formyl tetrahydrofolate), B-6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate) and B-12 (methylcobalamin).
Features Rhodiola Root Extract, a superior adaptogen providing stress protection, improved mental clarity and increased energy.

2. Super Omega 3

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Personality & Mood 1

Low levels of EPA are associated with high levels of impulsive behavior, hostility & cynical thought.
Low levels of- either EPA or DHA predicted high degrees of angry feelings and outbursts.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Depression 2

1200 mg EPA and 900 mg DHA for 12 weeks found significantly greater improvement when compared to placebo in scores for depression, suicidality and daily stresses.

How Much Is Enough?

12 recent clinical trials using Omega-3’s in Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorder found 1000-2000 mg daily of EPA may be helpful in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.3

Super Omega-3 provides a higher concentration of the all important EPA and DHA omega-3 fraction so you can achieve a clinically significant dosage in 3 to 6 softgels.

More Info

Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that major depression is strongly associated with increased levels of hs-CRP and systemic inflammation.4 Real Relief with Biospecs Inflam-Rx Research has established that Ginger and Curcumin Root extracts, manage multiple biochemical pathways of chronic inflammation without blocking enzymes vital for maintaining healthy tissues. 5,6 Dosage: 2 tablets 2 times daily. Inflam-Rx Product Information

Neurotoxins in our Environment Insecticides, pesticides, PCBs, PBDEs, VOCs and heavy metals enter us through water, food, air, cleaning products, carpet, furniture and clothing. These chemicals effect brain development along with cognitive and emotional function. They can also facilitate chronic inflammation and pain. Deficits present as:

Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Autism
ADHD
Violent Outbursts.

Fight Back Biospec's Mito-Detox Herbal extracts and specific nutrients that work together to protect and support liver and cellular function. Enhances detoxification pathways that breakdown and remove chemicals, drugs and toxins. This unique combination of herbs and nutrients is designed to enhance cellular ATP production and mitochondrial function. Dosage: 2 tablets 2 times daily.

References

Conklin SM, et al. American Psychosomatic Society annual meeting, March 2007, abstract 1718. 2Hallahan B, et al. Br J Psychiatry. 2007 Feb; 190:118-22 3

Osher Y, et al. World J Biol Psychiatry. 2006; 7 (4):223-30. 4 -Ford DE, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2004 May 10; 164(9):1010-4 . 5

Grzanna R, Lindmark L. ET. Al. Ginger--an herbal medicinal product with broad anti-inflammatory actions. J Med Food. 2005 summer; 8(2):125-32 6 Arora RB, Basu N, Kapoor V, Jain AP.

Anti-inflammatory studies on Curcuma longa (turmeric). Ind J Med Res 1971; 59:1289-95

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