Amoryn - The Natural Antidepressant Review

Clinical Effect

Amoryn is considered to be a very effective natural remedy against
depression and anxiety. It is effective because it attacks the root cause of
these two problems. Developers claim that Amoryn works in the brain, at the
root of these problems and removes the cause, not just addresses the temporary
cover-up of the issues. It works deeper for long term benefit, not like the
quick fixes offered by the synthetic anti depressants. It is 100% natural and
so is safe for you to take.

Your brain produces neurotransmitters,
the natural chemical messengers of the brain. These neurotransmitters send
messages from one cell to another. There are four neurotransmitters to be found
in the brain. One of them is Serotonin or the “feel good” neurotransmitter.
Serotonin has an important role in regulation of our mood. When Serotonin
levels fall, you will feel sadness and anxiety. When they are high you feel
happy and good about yourself.

Dopamine and norepinephrine, two other neurotransmitters also affect the mood.
Low levels of both cause tiredness and you will feel demotivated and depressed.
GABA, another neurotransmitter helps you relax. Low levels of GABA in your
brain will make you anxious and restless. Amoryn boost the activities of all
these four neurotransmitters. It helps to balance them and increase their
levels and thus lifts mood.

The main ingredient of Amoryn is hyperforin. Hyperforin relieves both
depression and anxiety. It helps cure moderate or severe depression. Hyperforin
acts as a natural reuptake inhibitor which increases the levels of all the four
neurotransmitters. The ability of any St.
John's Wort extract to relieve depression depends mainly on its hyperforin
content. Amoryn contains the highest quality St. John's Wort extract in
the world, standardized to 3-5% hyperforin. Each dose (two capsules) of
"potency assured" Ampryn contains 36mg of hyperforin, so you can be
sure that you're receiving the optimal amount. 

Another amino acid 5-HTP
is present in Amoryn. 5-HTP increases the Serotonin level. It provides the
brain, the necessary building blocks to produce more serotonin.

Rhodiola Rosea extract, another ingredient of Amoryn, is an adaptogenic herb
that can increase serotonin activity by up to 30%. Rhodiola also increases the
activity of two other mood-related neurotransmitters - dopamine (DA) and
norepinephrine (NE) - by inhibiting the activity of COMT, an enzyme that breaks
DA and NE. If this action is not performed by the enzyme, then the level of
these two neurotransmitters will increase.

Amoryn and its ingredients do the job of increasing the level and balance the
activity of the four neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and
GABA, thereby managing the mood.

Amoryn also contains, along with its main ingredients, some supporting
nutrients. These nutrients help you maintain your mental health. Amoryn
contains some B
vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid. These three vitamins reverse the
nutritional deficiencies related with depression. They promote production of
SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine). SAM-e is a compound, which is involved in
synthesis of neurotransmitters.

Amoryn also contains vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is essential in preventing and
relieving you of depression caused by cold days. Amoryn contains Selenium and
zinc which help in improving mental health in many people. Selenium, a mineral
found in whole grains and seafood, plays an important role in maintaining
optimal psychological well-being. Unfortunately, the diets of many North
Americans and Europeans do not provide ideal amounts of selenium. Selenium also
provides non-psychological health benefits. It helps protect against cancer,
promotes healthy immune functioning, and increases fertility in infertile men. 

Amoryn is produced by BioNeurix Corp. under strict quality measures and
clinically tested.

Dosage

The standard dose of two (2) capsules daily
works well in most cases, but some people require a higher dose. If you do not
respond (or respond only partially) to two (2) capsules, it is recommend
increasing your daily dose to three (3) or four (4) capsules.

Certain individuals may benefit from starting with a
half-dose of one (1) capsule per day. During the first week, you should try
taking this reduced dose if you:

•       
weigh less than 120 pounds

•       
are particularly sensitive to supplements and
drugs

•       
often experience side effects when taking new
supplements or drugs

•       
have moderate-to-severe anxiety-related symptoms
or often have difficulty sleeping

Unless you experience side effects, increase to the standard
dose of two (2) capsules daily after one week. 

Side Effects

Most people do not experience any negative side effects when
taking Amoryn. When side effects do occur, they are typically mild and
often go away after a few days or weeks. 3 out of 4 users classify their side
effects as "mild". Less than 1.5% of users report side effects
which they describe as "severe".

Possible side effects include:



- fatigue

- stomach upset

- headache

- vivid or unusual dreams

- increased sensitivity to sunlight

Among positive side effects, mentioned by consumers, is the
noticeable weight loss for some individuals.  

Effectiveness

According to BioNeurix and surveys of actual users, 88% of
AMORYN users with anxiety and 90% with depression report positive results. Amoryns
primary benefits include being clinically proven to relieve both mild and
severe depression and anxiety, is a natural product (no prescription required)
and it is not addictive.

For anxiety, panic attacks or depression it is important to
take Amoryn everyday as it does not work immediately. Most people see results
in 4 weeks or less but it can take up to 6-8 weeks before Amoryn starts
working.

Limitations

People with high blood pressure may have to use the Amoryn
with great caution and may need to discontinue using it (and any product
containing St. John Wort) in case of the noticeable blood pressure increase,
caused by the product use. St. John Wort causes blood pressure to increase in
some individuals.

Amoryn is considered not being suitable to take alongside
prescription anti-depressants such as MAOI's and SSRI's and is not recommended to
take with Triptan based Migraine medication due to the risk
of Serotonin shock occurring.

Do not take Amoryn until you have talked to your doctor:

• If you
  are pregnant or nursing


• If you
  have been diagnosed with a serious health issue like severe anxiety,
  depression or other mental health disorder and have not yet consulted with
  your physician about taking a dietary supplement


• If you
  have an autoimmune disease and are currently taking medication

Sources and Additional
Information:

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplement-articles/117306-amoryn-natural-antidepressant.html

http://www.amoryn.com/

http://www.reviewanxietytreatments.com/amoryn-review.htm

http://www.anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com/marketplace/amoryn.php

http://www.hicow.com/antidepressant/depression/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitor-2069571.html

Is there a Link Between Adkins Diet and Clinical Depression?

Twice when I have done Atkins I see a huge change in my mental being. I get depressed. This usually starts around a month of doing Akins and basically lasted until I quit.

I talked to someone at The Akins Center and it was suggested I take vitamins especially B complex. I took the advice but saw no improvement. When I tried Atkins the 2nd time and added exercise to my plan the results were still the same, depression hit me like a ton on bricks. I do not take an antidepressant and will not take one. (which Dr. Atkins didn't like either).

P.S. I do want to mention I do not suffer from depression on a regular basis, it is when I low-carb that I get this way.

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In one of our previous publications we provided an insight on the direct link between nutrition and depression. Here we will review the possible connection between Atkins Diet and Depression.

What is Atkins Diet?

Atkins style lower carbohydrate diet is one of the very popular diets that have helped people to lose weight. The most appealing aspect of the Atkins style lower carbohydrate diet, among other similar low carb diets, is that the foods you can eat are essentially the opposite of most other diets. With low carb diets, you eat a lot of protein and fats and very restricted carbohydrates.

The Atkins diet is a high protein and fat and very low-carbohydrate routine. It put emphasis on meat, cheese, and eggs, while recommending reduction in consumption of foods such as bread, pasta, fruit, and sugar. The key advantage of the diet is rapid and substantial weight loss.

By limiting carbohydrate intake, the body will burn more fat, stored in the body. Because there are no restrictions on the amount of calories or quantities of foods allowed on the diet, there is little hunger between meals. Uncontrollable hunger and food craving is the main cause of many dieting failures. It is in fact noted those who follow the Atkins style lower carbohydrate plan eventually find their effective individual range of carbohydrate intake, which is then considered as the tool that helps the dieters to maintain a healthy weight for the rest of their lives.

The primary reason that both men and women follow the Atkins style lower carbohydrate plan is to lose weight. With this principle, it is noted that many people who have followed the Atkins style lower carbohydrate procedure to weight loss readily take off inches and pounds.

The Atkins style lower carbohydrate plan has also worked for those people with strong metabolic resistance to weight loss. This diet provides many ways to surpass the barriers that obstruct a successful diet result. Those who have failed to lose weight with other diets, successfully do so with Atkins.

The Atkins style lower carbohydrate plan helps people to not only lose the weight, but to also keep it off. This fact makes the Atkins style lower carbohydrate nutritional approach more superior than other weight control programs.

Does Atkins cause depression?

In spite of the certain effectiveness in losing weight, the low-carb Atkins diet has prompted criticism from many doctors who fear it could increase the risk of long-term health problems such as kidney damage, high cholesterol and diabetes. For example, the group of prominent nutritionists, supported by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, has urged the hospitals to ban the Atkins diet completely. 



Latest researches have now suggested Atkins Diet could also affect mental health, leaving dieters feeling grumpy, tired, irritable, apathetic and restless.

A study of 100 men and women found that dieters on a protein-rich regime are far more prone to mood swings and depression than those on high- carbohydrate, low-protein diets.

The reason? Carbohydrates produce higher levels of serotonin, the body's "happy hormone" which is released by the brain to stabilize mood swings. Carbohydrates raise serotonin levels naturally, acting as a natural tranquillizer and antidepressant.

The team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S. found that eating sweet and starchy carbohydrates, such as potatoes, pasta and bread, increases the brain's production of serotonin when eaten with very small amounts of protein.

Serotonin is also the chemical which makes us feel full after eating.

'Emotional zombies'

Dr Judith Wurtmen, who led the study, concludes that dieters, who eat a lot of protein and fat, as recommended on the Atkins diet, are therefore in danger of becoming "emotional zombies".

Certain people, she says, are actually "carbohydrate cravers". They rely on carbohydrates to keep their moods steady, so cutting out this food group altogether is "like taking water away from someone hiking in the desert".

Dr Stuart Trager, chairman of The Atkins Physician Council, naturally disputes the claim that a low-carbohydrate diet can cause depression.

He says: "Mood and energy levels are related to many factors. Additionally, it is important to remember that serotonin is made within the body from ingested protein, rather than carbohydrates. Controlling carbohydrates helps people manage their weight, improve body image, and stabilizes blood sugar."

Protein lowers serotonin

But nutritionist Fiona Hunter says: "Although serotonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan which is found in protein-rich foods such as meat and cheese, eating a protein-rich meal actually lowers serotonin in the brain.

"This is because when you eat a protein-rich meal you flood the blood with other competing amino acids, as well as tryptophan, which all fight for entry into the brain. Only a small amount of tryptophan is able to get through, so serotonin levels do not rise greatly.

"In contrast, a carbohydrate-rich meal triggers the release of the hormone insulin which causes all amino acids, except tryptophan, to be absorbed into the cells. With the competition removed, tryptophan can freely enter the brain, causing serotonin levels to rise."

Dr Cecilia Tregear, who specializes in the effects that diet has on hormone levels, agrees: "In my experience people on the Atkins diet are prone to mood swings, anxiety and erratic behavior. Sugar is the main food for the brain and without it, the brain struggles.

"The thyroid gland needs to be activated by carbohydrates and without them it slows down, and a slow thyroid has been linked to depression.

"Overall, the Atkins diet is not a balanced diet, which will result in unbalanced hormones and therefore unbalanced moods."

Four years ago I went on the Atkins diet. It worked great; I lost over 60 pounds in about four months. I felt great and was on my way to being the best shape of my life.

However, as mentioned in the possible diet dangers it can affect the brain activity relying on carbohydrates, serotonin. In my case, I had a history of depression and with the Atkins diet after a couple months of the weight loss I went back into depression. So as mentioned be careful when thinking of going on this diet.

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Summary

Based on the multiple sources, I have reviewed, there is hard to say, if the negative impact of Adkins Diet overweighs its positive results for the body weight loss.

However, the research materials and users feedback is sufficient to be extremely careful with using this diet in your nutrition program. The Atkins diet isn't for everyone. Some people need more carbohydrates than others. And many people don't need to go to the extreme of eating nothing but protein in order to lose weight.

If you notice any signs of depression, while on Atkins Diet, consult with your physician and therapist.

Sources and Additional Information:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-299649/Does-Atkins-cause-depression.html

http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/facts-about-atkins.html

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-78815247.html

http://www.realpolice.net/forums/general-topics-ii-70/10370-atkins-diet-causes-mood-swings-depression.html

http://www.thehealthierlife.co.uk/natural-health-articles/weight-loss/atkins-diet-affect-mood-00993.html

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