Do you know any natural mood stabilizer for autism? to

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I'm guessing I'm an over-methylator with anxiety.  I tried SAMe once, but made

the mistake of splitting the tablet & gave big time heartburn. Have a history of

gastritis, so have to avoid citrus.

It made me feel relaxed & lessened joint pain. I have been low in b-12.

What is a trusted brand w the lowest dose?

Thanks, Kathy

From: jeffnteddi <hopefulchild99-asd@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Do you know any natural mood stabilizer for

autism?

4/9

 

Here's supporting information regarding SAMe, B12, folate...

http://www.psycom. net/depression. central.same. html

EXCERPT: This review focuses on the biochemical and clinical aspects of

methylation in

neuropsychiatric disorders and the clinical potential of their treatment with

ademetionine (S-adenosylmethioni ne; SAMe). SAMe is required in numerous

transmethylation reactions involving nucleic acids, proteins, phospholipids,

amines and other neurotransmitters. The synthesis of SAMe is intimately linked

with folate and vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) metabolism, and deficiencies of

both these vitamins have been found to reduce CNS SAMe concentrations. Both

folate and vitamin B12 deficiency may cause similar neurological and

psychiatric disturbances including depression, dementia, myelopathy and

peripheral neuropathy. SAMe has a variety of pharmacological effects in the

CNS, especially on monoamine neurotransmitter metabolism and receptor systems.

SAMe has antidepressant properties, and preliminary studies indicate that it

may improve cognitive function in patients with dementia. Treatment with methyl

donors (betaine, methionine and SAMe) is associated with remyelination in

patients with inborn errors of folate and C-1 (one-carbon) metabolism. These

studies support a current theory that impaired methylation may occur by

different mechanisms in several neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Best wishes!

Theodora

-m-Mercury, Momlaw@ wrote:

> >

> > We are also looking for something that works more steadily. SAM-e can be

> > wonderful and soothing for many kids (and adults--try it!). It's expensive

> > but we have found VERY helpful, particularly for anger, anxiety and

> > agitation.

> >

> > We don't use it everyday, and frankly, given our history with supplements,

> > I would be concerned that the good effects would wane if used daily.

> > Better to have something effective for those really 'hostile' moments.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 4/9/2010 8:32:37 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

> > mkpa.us@ writes:

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hello everybody,

> > My son is autistic and I am looking for some natural medicine to help the

> > behavior - natural mood stabilizer. I would like to know if somebody has

> > some suggestion.

> > Thanks

> > Ana

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Good Morning Theodora,

Thanks your help!

I am loving this group.

Best

Ana (Brazil)

> > >

> > > We are also looking for something that works more steadily. SAM-e can be

> > > wonderful and soothing for many kids (and adults--try it!). It's

expensive

> > > but we have found VERY helpful, particularly for anger, anxiety and

> > > agitation.

> > >

> > > We don't use it everyday, and frankly, given our history with supplements,

> > > I would be concerned that the good effects would wane if used daily.

> > > Better to have something effective for those really 'hostile' moments.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > In a message dated 4/9/2010 8:32:37 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

> > > mkpa.us@ writes:

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Hello everybody,

> > > My son is autistic and I am looking for some natural medicine to help the

> > > behavior - natural mood stabilizer. I would like to know if somebody has

> > > some suggestion.

> > > Thanks

> > > Ana

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >