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Vitamins, minerals and other supplements for schizophrenia
Complementary remedies for the treatment of schizophrenia
The use of supplements for schizophrenia is aimed to use some resources to improve the state of mind, or decrease the symptoms that accompany this disease.
The use of these supplements can be an aid to conventional therapy, given the significance of the performance of this treatment, requires approval by the specialist.
Among the main there are:
Vitamins and minerals that can help to improve schizophrenia
Vitamins of group B : Vitamin B helps to improve the mental state of these patients and counter the negative effects of drugs used in treating the disease. The usual dose is usually two 50 mg capsules daily with 200 mcg of folic acid in meals.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C seems to have a positive influence on the treatment of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Its antioxidant properties help prevent the negative influence of free radicals in neurons. The usual dose is usually about 1000 mg daily.
Essential fatty acids for schizophrenia
The intake of essential fatty acids Omega 3 can help to maintain mental balance and improve depression or or help with illnesses such as schizophrenia. They are a way of eating omega-3 fatty acids for people who do not take it from plant sources or do not eat enough fish.
Taken in the form of capsules containing fish oil or supplements in capsules, powder or linseed oil. According to studies, 25% of patients improved with the ingestion of fish oil supplements.
The usual dose is usually 3000 mg daily in 3 divided doses. (The intake of fish oil, along with other anticoagulants, may decrease too much blood clotting ability, or the regulation of blood sugar among diabetics, so you should consult your doctor before taking the medication.)
Omega 3, 6, 9 food sources
SUPPLEMENTS FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA
Ginseng: (Panax ginseng) helps to combat some symptoms of schizophrenia to increase production of endorphins that have a positive effect on the mind of the schizophrenic.
The usual dose is 200 to 400 mg daily divided into two doses (not to be administered with antidepressants. Do not take during pregnancy in heart disease or blood pressure problems. Take a month or month and a half and then rest for the same time. It may cause drowsiness, stomach upset, headache or increased sensitivity in the breasts)
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