What Does The Beginning Of Shingles Look Like

nutritional therapies for mental disorders

Lakhan SE, Vieira KF. J. Nutr
2008 Jan 21; 7:2. The whole article is available free at:
http://www.nutritionj.com/content/7/1/2
PMID: 18208598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Translation from English (the summary section only)
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4 of the 10 leading causes of disability in the U.S. and other countries developed are mental disorders. Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder are among the most common mental disorders that pose serious problems in many countries and have different degrees of impact, ranging from 26% in United States 4% China. Although part of this difference can be attributed to how the diagnosis of disorder mind is asked by doctors, it can also be explained by the lack of certain nutrients contributing to the development of mental disorders as shown in some studies. In particular, certain vitamins and minerals and omega-3 are often deficient in the population of United States and other countries develloped, and are particularly deficient in patients suffering from mental disorders. Studies have shown that daily supplementation with vital nutrients effectively reduces symptoms. Supplements that contain amino acids also reduce symptoms, because they are converted to neurotransmitters that reduce depression and other mental disorders. Based on emerging evidence, this form of nutritional therapy may be appropriate to control depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, eating disorders, attention deficit and attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD / ADHD), behavior Aditi and autism. The purpose of this study is to highlight what nutritional supplements can help treat the four most common mental disorders in the United States and other developed countries: depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Most antidepressants and other drugs have significant side effects, which often discourages patients from taking them. Those patients who have mental disorders and are not treated are at high risk of suicide or institutionalization. One way for psychiatrists to deal with this problem is to educate on the usefulness of alternative therapies or nutritional. Although in the case of certain nutrients further research should be conducted to determine the recommended doses of most nutritional supplements, psychiatrists can recommend doses of dietary supplements en se basant sur les études précédentes et actuelles et ajuster ensuite en fonction des résultats obtenus.
Nutritional therapies for mental disorders.
Lakhan SE, Vieira KF.
Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, USA. slakhan@gnif.org
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4 out of the 10 leading causes of disability in the US and other developed countries are mental disorders. Major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are among the most common mental disorders that currently plague numerous countries and have varying incidence rates from 26 percent in America to 4 percent in China. Though some of this difference may be attributable to the manner in which individual healthcare providers diagnose mental disorders, this noticeable distribution can be also explained by studies which show that a lack of certain dietary nutrients contribute to the development of mental disorders. Notably, essential vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids are often deficient in the general population in America and other developed countries; and are exceptionally deficient in patients suffering from mental disorders. Studies have shown that daily supplements of vital nutrients often effectively reduce patients' symptoms. Supplements that contain amino acids also reduce symptoms, because they are converted to neurotransmitters that alleviate depression and other mental disorders. Based on emerging scientific evidence, this form of nutritional supplement treatment may be appropriate for controlling major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), addiction, and autism. The aim of this manuscript is to emphasize which dietary supplements can aid the treatment of the four most common mental disorders currently affecting America and other developed countries: major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).Most antidepressants and other prescription drugs cause severe side effects, which usually discourage patients from taking their medications. Such noncompliant patients who have mental disorders are at a higher risk for committing suicide or being institutionalized. One way for psychiatrists to overcome this noncompliance is to educate themselves about alternative or complementary nutritional treatments. Although in the cases of certain nutrients, further research needs to be done to determine the best recommended doses of most nutritional supplements, psychiatrists can recommend doses of dietary supplements based on previous and current efficacious studies and then adjust the doses based on the results obtained.