You have reached one of the top websites on depression and anxiety.
In addition to conventional information about depression and anxiety, this
website also provides the latest research with respect to how diet (i.e., what
we eat and drink) impacts upon depression and anxiety. I hope that you will
find this website useful and highly informative.
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Research studies
indicate that most Americans are highly deficient in B-vitamins, minerals,
and the omega-3 fatty acids known as EPA & DHA. Deficiencies in
these areas typically result in precipitating, exacerbating and perpetuating
depression and depressive symptomatology.
DEPRESSION & FATTY ACIDS
Q
& A's ABOUT VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS
THE
TEN VITAMIN TRUTHS
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Most experts in
nutrition recommend that you choose only those
multi-vitamin/multi-mineral
supplements that have been evaluated and certified by the USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia).
Multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplements that meet USP standards will have the
letters "USP" prominently displayed on the label. There
may also be statement on the label proclaiming that the
multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplement meets USP standards for quality, potency,
purity and dissolution. For more information on the USP and what the
USP code means, click on the link below:
THE
USP CODE & DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
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There has been a
tremendous number of research articles published over the past several years on
"omega-3 fatty acids." These nutrients have been shown to
have a profound impact on mood. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, for
example, have been associated with high levels of anxiety and depression.
Unfortunately, current research studies indicate that most Americans consume
inadequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. As a result, most
Americans are deficient in these important nutrients. One of the best ways
to obtain adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids is to eat a diet high in
"oily" fish (such as tuna, mackerel, herring and salmon).
Another alternative (which is currently recommended by most experts in
nutrition) is to take dietary supplements that contain these important
nutrients. One of the best products on the market is made by Ortho
Molecular Products.
Ortho Molecular
Products' "Mega-Omega Fish Oil" is comprised
of gel capsules that contain the following: Vitamin E 5 I.U., EPA 420mg and DHA
300mg. (Note: EPA and DHA are the most widely studied "omega-3 fatty
acids" and are considered the most important with respect to anxiety,
depression and other health-related issues.) Most importantly, Ortho Molecular
Products' level of quality control (especially with respect to ensuring that
their supplements are pure and free of pollutants and other contaminants such as
heavy metals and pesticides) is considered to be one of the best in the
industry. While there are many other excellent brands on the market, this
is the brand that I personally use and recommend to my patients, friends, family
members and colleagues. For more information on Ortho Molecular Products
and their "Mega-Omega Fish Oil," click on the link below:
ORTHO
MOLECULAR PRODUCTS
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Would you like to
review scientific information and unbiased
evaluations with respect to dietary supplements on the market? If your
answer is "YES!", be sure to visit the
following websites:
SUPPLEMENTWATCH.COM
& CONSUMERLAB.COM
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Other links of
interest pertaining to nutrition, diet and depression:
1.
American Dietetic Association:
www.eatright.org
2.
American Psychiatric Association:
www.psych.org
3.
Federal Statistics:
www.fedstats.gov/programs/index
4.
Internet Mental Health:
www.mentalhealth.com
5.
Mental Health InfoSource: www.mhsource.com
6.
United States Department of Agriculture:
www.usda.gov
7.
National Nutritional Symposium & National Institute
of Health: www.nns.nih.gov
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address listed below. Wishing you the very best of health!
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This page was last updated on
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