Supplements

I have been reading on this forum the benefits of fish oil and magnesium. My psychiatrist has stressed the importance of folic acid, which I take daily with my muti-vitamin. I currently take 250 mg. of magnesium daily. Could you please share any research or your opinion on adding these to my daily regimen? I also need the type of fish oil supplement I should (or not) take as well as the strength. Additionally, please comment on the amount of magnesium which may provide benefits.
Thanks in advance.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Fish oil over the counter should be pharmaceutical grade..I think there is only one dose. Magnesium dose depends on your purpose...slow mag, two pills a day, helps with leg cramps, and is  plenty for any other reason.

[Summer123]

I read on another site where 400 mg of magnesium oxide twice a day and 500 mg of gaba (amino acid) 3 X a day can eliminate panic attacks and anxiety, but that is the only place I've ever seen that.  Does anybody know where I can see some studies of that published?

[xanweaner]

Thanks for this additional information. Readers - please give your input. I would love to know if anyone knows of any published data...haven't had the chance to do a literature search on it yet.

[xanweaner]

Thanks for this additional information. Readers - please give your input. I would love to know if anyone knows of any published data...haven't had the chance to do a literature search on it yet.