Definitions for "Tendency Toward Postpartum Depression"
The Condition"... Tryptophan at 1-3gm per day can be used to treat a variety of depression syndromes..." Recommendation Tryptophan / 5 HTP"Depression associated with menstrual cycles and postpartum depression sometimes respond very well to tryptophan supplementation..."
The Condition"...Women on birth control pills, when given vitamin B-6 and tryptophan, generally tend to metabolize tryptophan more normally..." Recommendation Tryptophan / 5 HTP"...Women on birth control pills, when given vitamin B-6 and tryptophan, generally tend to metabolize tryptophan more normally..."
The Condition"...Postpartum women usually have high estrogen levels and it has been found that high estrogens increase the conversion of tryptophan to niacin..." Recommendation Tryptophan / 5 HTP"...Postpartum women usually have high estrogen levels and it has been found that high estrogens increase the conversion of tryptophan to niacin..."
The Condition"...If you take an antidepressant medicine, it will go into your breast milk..."