Monthly Archives: August 2019

Magnesium for Mood?

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It has been suggested that a low intake of magnesium results in the opening of  N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) coupled calcium channels. The unbalanced opening of these channels may cause neuronal injury and this could lead to disease. One possibility is that … Continue reading →

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Iron Status and Mood

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Mood disorders are highly complex and in many cases it is not clear what the cause of the disturbance is. However, in many cases the causes of mood disorders can relate to imbalances in the intake of essential nutrients. Iron … Continue reading →

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Selenium Supplements and Mood in the Elderly

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington

A selenium deficient diet is known to increase the risk of mood disorders including anxiety and depression. A high selenium diet or selenium supplements can reverse a selenium deficiency and also improve mood. A number of studies have investigated the … Continue reading →

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Globe Thistle (Sphaeranthus indicus) Phytochemistry

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Globe Thistle (Sphaeranthus indicus)

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Selenium and Depression: The Alcohol Connection

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is a trace mineral required for human health. The selenium content of the blood varies around the world depending on the selenium content of the soil. Evidence suggests that low intakes of selenium are a cause of mood disorders, … Continue reading →

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More On Iron and Mood

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential trace mineral required for a number of functions. Most notably, iron is involved in the transport of oxygen and the synthesis of neurotransmitters. These two functions suggest that a deficiency of iron could affect energy levels … Continue reading →

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Magnesium and Vitamin B6 to Treat Mild Anxiety?

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Studies have observed that magnesium deficiency may be a causative factor in the development of mood disorders, particularly anxiety. One of the main mechanisms by which magnesium may benefit anxiety is through its ability to counter neuromuscular excitability. Vitamin B6 … Continue reading →

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How To Find Your Own Anxiolytic Herbs

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Multivitamin and Mineral Formula to Improve Mood in Children

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that a broad spectrum multivitamin and mineral formula can be effective at relieving stress, improving mood, and decreasing both anxiety and depression. Evidence suggests that formulas containing a wide range of the essential nutrients are able to have … Continue reading →

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