If you have a patient suffering from depression, whether mild or chronic, try adding B6 plus Niacin to their regimine. Most people get these in a multi-vitamin, but clinical experience has taught that targeted symptomatic relief is better achieved when vitamins are selectively used. Find a product that contains niacinimide plus pyridoxal-5-phosphate in a 5:1 ratio. A good product would have niacinimide 50mg plus P-5-P 10mg per dose. One such product is Standard Process Niacinimide B6 formula, though you can probably find others similar on the market. Using niacinimide instead of niacin should avoid the “niacin flush” rush of capillary blood that scares many patients when taking higher doses.
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