NYMC Faculty Publications
Nutrients for Prevention and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1016/j.psc.2012.12.003
Journal Title
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
First Page
25
Last Page
36
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2013
Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
The choice of nutrients for review is based on clinical evidence of efficacy in neuropsychiatric disorders and biochemical effects that are neuroprotective or reparative. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and metabolites have been shown to augment antidepressants, improve symptoms in anxiety disorders, depression, neurodegenerative diseases, brain injury, ADHD, and schizophrenia, and to reduce medication side effects. Detection and correction of vitamin and mineral deficiencies can be essential for recovery. Generally low in adverse effects when taken in therapeutic doses, nutrients can be combined for greater benefits. Further studies are warranted to validate these promising treatments.
Recommended Citation
Akhondzadeh, S., Gerbarg, P. L., & Brown, R. (2013). Nutrients for Prevention and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders. The Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 36 (1), 25-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2012.12.003
