Posted by jay on July 6, 2002, at 3:39:41
In reply to Re: Vitamin B's -TD exasperbation? » Kari, posted by Chloe on July 5, 2002, at 22:16:02
I don't have references on hand, but one thing pointed out by a vitamin-friendly doc was that B vitamins can be very stimulating, even in the doses you buy for 'Stress Formulas' and such. Here are a couple of my experiences, and some my doctor commented on.First, the amount in the 'Stress' formulas are at many times the RDA...even if the RDA is not sufficient..still they are at 'Drug' levels..in that you take them not as a 'theraputic'..but in such high levels they do act like a drug. (They ARE chemicals, afterall.) Don't forget, also, us with mental health problems are very, very sensitive to the changes these suppliments bring. Please, I am not 'anti-vitamin'..I just want to pass on my experience.
B3 (Niacin) (200mg's a day) caused nightmares, fatigue, colds, weight gain. This may have something to do with such a high dose and their effects on blood fat metabolism, as well as off-balancing various neurotransmitters.
B6 (100mg's a day) Lots of nightmares, fatigue, and an increase in depression. Also some immune problems.
B12 1,000 mg's a day (timed relsease) Anxiety, a bit of mania...very, VERY bad for this. I remember this period of time, and it was almost worse than any med I had ever taken.
Folic Acid 1,000 mg's a day. Again, anxiety, aggitation, and yes dysphoric mania.
Those seem to be the culprits, and I *urge* all folks with mental illness to take STRONG precautions in using these suppliments.
Jay
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