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Q.
Pam,
I have heard that sam-e and gaba help
with us with schizoaffective, Can you tell me how they help? any information would be appreciated.
A.
GABA tells the neurons in the brain to slow down or
stop firing, so it calms and tranquilizes. It is
helpful in the manic phase of bipolar and helps to
calm anxiety. Some people find it is a good sleep
aid.
SAM-e (pronounced “sammy”) boosts the brain’s
production of serotonin, which is vital for mood
stabilization and the body’s stress-response. SSRI’s
like Prozac help the brain to keep using the serotonin
which is available but doesn’t actually help it
produce more. SAM-e is particularly helpful for
depression. SAM-e can be quite expensive, TMG is a
precursor that appears to do the same thing but is
much cheaper.
- Pam
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