Most people try to get their vitamins from healthy and nutritional food to maintain a healthy body and mind. Bipolar disorder patients need more than just healthy food to meet their vitamin needs. Bipolar disorder patients metabolize certain vitamins differently so vitamin supplements are essential.
In mood regulation, the intake of B vitamin is essential. Deficiency in B vitamins can result in depression, fatigue and anxiety. The B vitamins have an energizing effect and can improve the immune system. Because of the energizing effect, B vitamin supplements should not be given to bipolar disorder patients during their manic episodes. When the body or mind is stressed B vitamins are used fast so it is good to take B vitamins during episodes of depression.
B vitamins that are good for bipolar disorder patients include
Vitamin B-1 – This vitamin is good for bipolar disorder patients who suffer from circulation problems, anxiety, irritability, night terrors and similar symptoms. This can be given alone or in combination with the regular B complex pill.
Vitamin B-6 – This vitamin is essential for bipolar disorder patients with irritability and for women with severe premenstrual symptoms.
Vitamin B-12 – Vitamin B-12x can convert food into energy so bipolar disorder patients with low energy level need to take this vitamin.
Other vitamins that are good for bipolar patients include:
Omega-3 fatty acids – Bipolar disorder patients usually have low levels of Omega-3 fatty acids so a supplement of brings significant improvement in the mental condition.
Vitamin C – Vitamin C helps to reduce the load of vanadium in the body. A trial study found that both manic and depressed bipolar patients were significantly improved after being given vitamin C.
Folic Acid – Folic acid can improve the functions of some antidepressants in the body so this can improve depression and anxiety associated with bipolar.
