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Posted by Hugh on March 23, 2018, at 12:19:24
A clinical trial conducted in Melbourne in 121 young patients with psychosis found that 4 grams of Taurine per day reduced psychotic symptoms within just 12 weeks.
Certain antioxidant supplements, such as n-acetyl cysteine and vitamin C, may also be effective - particularly for patients with high levels of 'oxidative stress'.
Studies on omega-3 supplements showed that although these appear to improve brain health in young people with psychosis, the evidence for actually reducing psychotic symptoms is conflicting.
"We have to be careful to replicate the results of these initial studies before jumping to firm conclusions" Dr Firth said.
Now, the team are aiming to do just that: launching a new clinical trial in which all of the potentially beneficial nutrients are combined within a single supplement, and provided to young people with psychosis.
He added: "Individual nutrients appear to have moderate effects on mental health, at best.
"A combined nutrient intervention, explicitly designed from the evidence-base in psychosis, may therefore confer larger and more beneficial effects for young people with this condition."
Complete article:
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-03-antioxidants-amino-acids-role-treatment.html#ms
Here's the full text of the study:
Posted by Christ_empowered on April 11, 2018, at 13:46:49
In reply to Antioxidants and amino acids for psychosis, posted by Hugh on March 23, 2018, at 12:19:24
thanks for this.
personally, I'm thankful that old school Orthomolecular ("Mega-Vitamin Therapy for The Schizophrenias") has been so incredibly helpful for me.
While I doubt that mainstream research will rediscover the whole Orthomolecular protocol, at least they're exploring safe, non-toxic options to help deal with distress.
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