ROLE OF NEUTRITIONAL THERAPY IN PSYCHIATRY
DIETARY REGULATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
Psychiatric disorders like Schizophrenia, Depression, anxiety, Obsessive compulsive disorder are common in today’s stress-ful era. In resent research increasing evidence about the effect of trace elements, vitamins, on brain & behavior is appearing as well, for example- Schizophrenics were found to have very low serum iron levels.
Dr Deshmukh revived resent clinical research in world for use of these nutrients in psychiatric illnesses -
1} The role of dietary nutrients in Schizophrenia – newer studies have found that resistant cases of Schizophrenia respond well to high doses of minerals like Zinc, Copper, Magnesium ( Play role at NMDA receptors in brain), Iron ( Low level of serum Iron found in clinical research). Vitamin’s like - Niacinamide, Pyridoxine( B6), Riboflavin, B12, Folate. Study conducted in United Stats also suggests use of Omega-3 fatty acid, Free fatty acid/ Arachidonic acid can lead o significant improvement. These treatments are available in India also but routinely ignored by practicing psychiatrist. Dietary changes can help Schizophrenic patients in better outcome and should be advised.
2} The role of dietary nutrients in Depression – Folic acid ( B9 ), Pyridoxine( B6 100mg/day), Vita B12. Also Zinc, Copper, Magnesium and use of Omega-3 fatty acid can help in better outcome
3} The role of dietary nutrients in Anxiety / panic / phobic disorder:- Via B1, (250mg/ day), Vita B6 , Niacinamide (100mg/day)
4} The role of dietary nutrients in O.C.D. (obsessive compulsive disorder):- Vitamin B-6
5} The role of dietary nutrients in Autism :- Vita B6( pyridoxine 300mg/day), Magnesium (10/kg/day), Omega-3 fatty acid.
6) Mood swings and Irritability commonly seen with deficiencies of Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, & Vitamin B12, B-6, Riboflavin, Nicotinic acid, Folate.
7} Conditions like Dementia ( Vita C & E), Tardive Dyskinesia ( Vita B6), Epillepsy/ Seizer ( Niacinamide)
It is essential that treating psychiatrist should know about these simple dietary requirements of patients with these illnesses and advise changes accordingly.
Dr. Deshmukh MBBS, MIPS, MD Psychiatrist
DIETARY REGULATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
Psychiatric disorders like Schizophrenia, Depression, anxiety, Obsessive compulsive disorder are common in today’s stress-ful era. In resent research increasing evidence about the effect of trace elements, vitamins, on brain & behavior is appearing as well, for example- Schizophrenics were found to have very low serum iron levels.
Dr Deshmukh revived resent clinical research in world for use of these nutrients in psychiatric illnesses -
1} The role of dietary nutrients in Schizophrenia – newer studies have found that resistant cases of Schizophrenia respond well to high doses of minerals like Zinc, Copper, Magnesium ( Play role at NMDA receptors in brain), Iron ( Low level of serum Iron found in clinical research). Vitamin’s like - Niacinamide, Pyridoxine( B6), Riboflavin, B12, Folate. Study conducted in United Stats also suggests use of Omega-3 fatty acid, Free fatty acid/ Arachidonic acid can lead o significant improvement. These treatments are available in India also but routinely ignored by practicing psychiatrist. Dietary changes can help Schizophrenic patients in better outcome and should be advised.
2} The role of dietary nutrients in Depression – Folic acid ( B9 ), Pyridoxine( B6 100mg/day), Vita B12. Also Zinc, Copper, Magnesium and use of Omega-3 fatty acid can help in better outcome
3} The role of dietary nutrients in Anxiety / panic / phobic disorder:- Via B1, (250mg/ day), Vita B6 , Niacinamide (100mg/day)
4} The role of dietary nutrients in O.C.D. (obsessive compulsive disorder):- Vitamin B-6
5} The role of dietary nutrients in Autism :- Vita B6( pyridoxine 300mg/day), Magnesium (10/kg/day), Omega-3 fatty acid.
6) Mood swings and Irritability commonly seen with deficiencies of Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, & Vitamin B12, B-6, Riboflavin, Nicotinic acid, Folate.
7} Conditions like Dementia ( Vita C & E), Tardive Dyskinesia ( Vita B6), Epillepsy/ Seizer ( Niacinamide)
It is essential that treating psychiatrist should know about these simple dietary requirements of patients with these illnesses and advise changes accordingly.
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