| Constituents
Beta-carotene, b vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, glutamate, serine, lysine, histidine, Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, triterpene glycosides (asiaticoside, brahmoside, thankuniside), alkaloid (hydrocotyline), sterols (stigmasterol, sitosterol) tannin, vallarin, essential oil
Energetic Correspondences
Flavor: bitter, sweet
Temperature: cool
Moisture: moist
Polarity: yin
Planet: Moon/Neptune
Element: water
Contraindications
Large doses can cause headache, itching, stupor, and vertigo. |
| Use only for short periods (three weeks or less), as long-term use can kill off friendly intestinal flora and reduce assimilation of b vitamins. Follow a course of goldenseal with probiotics such as acidophilus. Large amounts may cause diarrhea and over stimulate the nervous system. The fresh plant can be irritating to mucous membranes.
Range and Appearance
Goldenseal, native to Canada and the eastern United States, is a perennial that grows from 6 to 12 inches tall in the rich soil of moist, shady woods. |
Jack Challem
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 For example, nutritionally oriented doctors have used B-complex vitamins for many years to treat a great variety of mood and behavior problems. b vitamins provide some of the building blocks that make neurotransmitters.
Unfortunately, taking vitamins won't fix a bad job or marriage, which might be the psychosocial cause of your moods and behavior. Yet if you support your brain's production of neurotransmitters, they can help you to deal better with difficult situations. |
Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 Total cardiac events at twenty-eight-days of follow up were also significantly lower in the coenzyme Qio group than in a group treated with b vitamins. These findings show that treatment with coenzyme Qiq reduces risk in patients at relatively high risk for recurrent coronary events, possibly because of its rapid protective effects on blood clot formation (thrombosis), endothelial function, and prevention of oxidative damage (fighting free radicals). |
Jack Challem
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| He and his nutritionist recommended better meal planning, more protein and fresh vegetables, and supplements containing b vitamins, magnesium, and L-theanine.
Her response to eating more proteina rotisserie chicken and steamed vegetables on the first daywas nothing short of dramatic. She slept more soundly and woke up feeling alert and energetic. By eating two scrambled eggs for breakfast, she was able to sustain her mental clarity and energy through early afternoon. Several months later, Angie's sister described her as a new person. by our upbringing and socialization. |
Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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| In 1990 I actually began to develop my own vitamin and mineral formulas using coenzyme Qi0; B vitamins; vitamins C, E, and D; carotenoids; flavonoids; calcium; fish oil; green tea; and so on, and I believe that they all have merit in the treatment and prevention of heart disease.
I read reams of research, and even authored several books and journal articles to share the success stories I was observing with my own patients, many of whom were transcending the kind of improvements I had only hoped and prayed for. |
Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George
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 The doctor spends the next ten minutes talking to her about making dietary changes, eating more fruits and vegetables, as well as foods high in antioxidants, b vitamins, and fish, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids that also seem to have cardio-protective benefits in addition to cognitive ones. He explains the importance of diet in keeping cholesterol and blood pressure low and reducing the risk for diabetes.
"But what's even more important than what you eat is with whom you eat," he says. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 It can cause nervousness, insomnia, depletion of b vitamins, and caffeine dependency.
Range and Appearance
Guarana is a shrubby climbing vine native to South America, mostly northern Brazil and Venezuela, that can reach up to 20 feet in length. The leaves are finely divided and compound. The yellow flowers grow in clusters, as do the small, pear-shaped, red fruits, each of which contains three capsules. As the fruit ripens, it opens to reveal a black seed that resembles an eye. Guarana thrives in hot, damp environments, such as are found in rain forests. |
Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D.
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 Main Vitamins and Minerals Provided by These Foods
Calcium, zinc, vitamin D, and several B vitamins
Iron, zinc, and several b vitamins. A diet low in animal proteins may be deficient in iron and vitamin B12.
Vitamins A and C and several B vitamins
Vitamins A and C and folic acid
Several b vitamins, iron, and zinc
The Wonder of Water
Water suppresses your appetite naturally and helps your body metabolize stored fat. Water is necessary to maximize muscle function. This raises your metabolism. |
Jack Challem
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| Note: Take b vitamins in the morning or the early afternoon, with food.
Magnesium and vitamin B6. In a French study, researchers found that a combination of supplemental magnesium and vitamin B6 reduces poor attention, twitchiness, physical aggression, and moodiness in children. Adults would likely benefit as well. For adults, take 400 to 600 mg of magnesium citrate daily (divided into two doses with meals) and 100 mg of vitamin B6. You can take this amount of vitamin B6 in addition to a high-potency B-complex supplement.
DHEA. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Once I have corrected all these things, I will give free amino acids and other nutrients and certain b vitamins to enhance the functioning of the brain biochemistry so that all the cells are working at their optimal state. I add meditation to calm the mind.
"Lower neurotransmitters and endorphins are partially the result of drug abuse. More men than women abuse drugsthree times moreand up to five times more are alcohol abusers. Chronic alcoholics have about a third fewer endorphins working in their brains. |
| In the beginning, she concentrated on just the b vitamins, to replace the obvious losses. As she became more sophisticated, she used the amino acids, especially glucosamine, an amino acid that will halt the cravings for alcohol. "If an alcoholic just opens the capsule and lets it dissolve under the tongue," she says, "it goes right across the blood brain barrier and shuts down the cravings for alcohol."
Dr. Larson has created a detox formula that includes a number of well-researched components, all natural chemicals, no toxic drugs. |
| Abram Hoffer, "The nutrient deficiencies are usually some of the b vitamins, especially pyridoxine and niacin or niacinamide, and the chief mineral deficiency is zinc. During World War II in England, when sugar consumption was cut in half, when only a very dark brown flour was available for bread, and when the English were forced to depend more on their own home grown products, the incidence of schizophrenia went down, in spite of the stress of the war and the bombing of London and other cities."
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| I often had the delightful experience of giving an intravenous mixture of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and b vitamins. Usually it has more magnesium than calcium. Afterwards I asked patients whether they would like some chocolate and they told me they didn't need it. It really is connected.
"Women in the sixth month of pregnancy will often send their husbands out for ice cream because the baby is starting to grow fast. The woman has a conscious need for dairy products because she knows they will bring her the calcium she needs, but she also says, 'Don't forget the pickles. |
| Spreen thinks that most people don 't have enough b vitamins in the diet. Pm inclined to agree with him, since I've followed his advice and noticed an enormous positive response.
William
Hypoglycemia occurs when a person's blood sugar concentrations are abnormally low and not sufficient to meet the body's needs. Dr. Hyla Cass elaborates: "Hypoglycemia can result from a combination of stress and poor eating habits, particularly in people genetically predisposed to this condition. |
| It shows the possible need for specific nutrients such as individual b vitamins, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10," Dr. Debe says. "With this test, you can be sure that you need a particular nutrient rather than just using a shot-gun approach. And the organic acid analysis also measures waste products from different organisms from bacteria, yeast and parasites.
"Anyone desiring a work up for mental-emotional disturbances should have a hair analysis, which measures toxic metals and also mineral levels as well. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 Oats contain healthy amounts of vitamin E, several b vitamins, the minerals calcium, magnesium, and potassium, and the trace minerals selenium, copper, zinc, iron, and manganese. They are rich in the phytochemicals 1,3-beta-glucan and avenanthramides. Oats contribute both soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber benefits the digestive system. The soluble fiber found in oats works like a sponge by going after cholesterol and removing it before it has a chance to clog arteries and lead to heart disease. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
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 Seafood is rich in b vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Colored veggies are loaded with potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A, folic acid, and a number of other trace elements. Let's look at some of these critical nutrients.
Folic Acid
You can eat fruits and vegetables for your folic acid fix, but to be sure, take a daily multivitamin that has 400 micrograms of folic acid.
Folic acid is important in fighting cardiovascular disease and reducing levels of homocysteine, an amino acid responsible for inflaming and damaging blood vessels and associated with osteoporosis. |
Elaine Magee
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 One is highest in vitamin E (sunflower seeds), another is rich in omega-3s (walnuts), while another bursts with b vitamins (pistachios). In fact, every nut and nutlike legume studied so far seems to present health benefits. Consider the following: žSeveral analyses of data from large-scale studies have consistently shown that regular consumption of small amounts of nuts leads to a 30 to 50 percent reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease. |
| Some researchers theorize that these three b vitamins may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease independent of and in addition to lowering homocysteine concentrations. For example, this nutritional trio may encourage regression of plaque in the carotid artery (the large artery on either side of the neck that supplies blood to the brain). Here's a quick summary of each:
Folic acid. |
| Some researchers suspect that folic acid and other b vitamins help break down homocysteine in the body. To help lower homocysteine levels: žGet more folic acid by eating dark leafy greens, dried beans, asparagus, and spinach and drinking orange juice. žEat bananas, whole grains, nuts, and seeds for vitamin B6. žTake in B12 through low-fat dairy foods and fortified cereals.
A few other factors ire also known regarding homocysteine levels. žMen tend to have higher levels than women, and both sexes tend to show increasing hvels as they age. žSmoking is associated with higher levels. |
Tom Bohager
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 We have a symbiotic relationship with these microflora; they protect against the overgrowth of pathogenic organisms, assist in the digestion of fiber and lactose, produce enzymes, and manufacture b vitamins. In turn, we give these friendly bacteria a place to live and food to prosper.
If the population of good microflora diminishes to the point where many of these beneficial actions cease, opportunistic "bad" organisms can take their place and wreak havoc on the body. One such opportunistic yeast is called Candida albicans. |
| Recommendations for the recovering alcoholic include liver and blood detoxification; eating a well balanced diet with the addition of enzymes, minerals, antioxidants, and supplemental nutritional products to strengthen overall digestion and absorption of nutrients (particularly b vitamins, which many alcoholics are deficient in); and adding probiotic supplements to restore the microflora of the intestines. Aside from improved digestion and nutrient absorption, enzymes can also balance the pH of the body, strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and help detoxify the body. |
Dr. Steven R. Gundry
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 If you're trying to lose weight, I cannot emphasize too much how important high doses of folic acid and b vitamins in general are in reducing the buildup in your bloodstream of the amino acid homocysteine, which has been directly linked to increased coronary artery disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. A word of warning: More than 300-500 mg of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) can cause severe neurologic problems. |
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 Supplements: Magnesium supplements, taken at 1,000 mg a day, may relieve the tinnitus associated with Meniere's disease and protect the ears from resulting damage. The b vitamins may be beneficial to those with hearing loss. A high-potency complete B-complex vitamin is recommended. Alternatively, take 500 mg of vitamin B1, 250 mg of B6, and 500 meg of B12. Vitamin C has been shown to relieve Meniere's disease symptoms in some patients. Take 1,000 mg three times a day. Make sure you take a formula that contains at least 250 mg of bioflavonoids. |
| This decreases the body's ability to absorb certain nutrients, particularly iron, folic acid, the b vitamins (especially B12), calcium, and selenium. Often amino acids are improperly absorbed as well. It is important to restore good bacteria (flora) to the gut. Take a good probiotic that includes Sachromyces boullardii and bifidus species daily. Herbs such as mallow root help improve the intestinal lining. A high dose B vitamin and a multivitamin with minerals should be taken as well. Flax oil and fish oil can help relieve the chronic inflammation associated with celiac disease. |
Dr. Steven R. Gundry
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| Unfortunately, the shot wasn't heard until the 1920s, when diseases caused by vitamin deficiencies, notably of b vitamins, began killing millions of Americans whose diet contained a lot of white flour. I repeat, millions! Remember the old rule of twenty years? Its ugly head rears again. Within one generation during which white flour became the standard, disease and death were rampant. |
Elaine Magee
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| Enjoy crab whenever possible; it has all three b vitamins, plus omega-3s.
4. When you make an omelet or scrambled eggs (B12), add some spinach and broccoli (folic acid) and have a side of low-fat breakfast potatoes (B6).
5. Consider spinach salad more often (folic acid and B6), and add chopped egg, fish, meat, or cheese (B12and, if using fish, omega-3s).
6. Make a smoothie with banana (B6); yogurt (B12); and orange juice, papaya cubes, or tofu (folic acid).
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| Get a high-potency B-complex vitamin injection from your physician, or take 100 mg in capsule form three times a day, as those with celiac disease do not absorb b vitamins easily. You may need extra vitamin B12; get injections of B12 or take it in capsule or sublingual form. Other common deficiencies are essential fatty acids, iron, vitamin D, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and zinc. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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 Especially important are the minerals chromium, magnesium, zinc, and manganese, and b vitamins. The use of a multiple vitamin and mineral supplements is associated with a minimum 30 percent reduction of diabetes risk in men and a 16 percent reduction in risk for women; however, the supplements used in these studies were far from ideal, in our opinion. We believe that by taking a better quality supplement, those reductions can be even greater. In appendix E we provide our recommendations for selecting a high-quality formula.
One of the key nutrients deserves special mention: chromium. |
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