Micronutrient Center

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Learn More About Micronutrients

Our patients seeking a more integrative approach to psychiatry, could be treated using a combination of supplements, lifestyle changes, and other therapies. At Bridgepoint we seek to empower our patients with the knowledge needed to truly understand their treatment plan. Explore our micronutrient center to learn more about some of the most used supplements prescribed by our providers.

Zinc lettering on wooden blocks with foods that are high in zinc.ZincZinc is one of many important micronutrients that contribute to mental and physical health.Learn More About Zinc >>food containing vitamin CVitamin CAs a critical micronutrient, vitamin C provides numerous health benefits when proper levels are established in the body.Learn More About Vitamin C >>foods containing magnesiumMagnesiumMagnesium is one of these many micronutrients that provide essential nutrition for proper body and cell function.Learn More About Magnesium >>Natural foods and ingredients containing seleniumSeleniumSelenium provides vital support for DNA production, metabolizing thyroid hormones, and reproduction.Learn More About Magnesium >>methylcobalamin B 12 pillsMethylcobalaminMethylcobalamin is affectionately known as the “energy vitamin” because it helps our bodies convert food into glucose.Learn More About Methylcobalamin >>folinic acid page imageFolinic AcidAlso known as calcium folinate, folinic acid is one form of vitamin B9 that occurs naturally in the foods we consume.Learn More About Folinic Acid >>grains with gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)Gamma Aminobutyric AcidOne of the essential micronutrients required by our bodies is a naturally occurring amino acid called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA).Learn More About GABA >>lentils are high in molybdenumMolybdenumMolybdenum is one of the essential trace minerals that provide critical support for human health.Learn More About Molybdenum >>n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) supplement capsulesN-acetyl CysteineN-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a supplemental form of cysteine, an amino acid that metabolizes into glutathione.Learn More About N-Acetyl Cysteine >>foods high in omega 3, 6 & 9Omega 3, 6 & 9 Fatty AcidsThe trio of Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids provides critical nutrients to keep our bodies healthy.Learn More About Omega 3 6 & 9 Fatty Acids >>5-htp capsules5-HTP5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a chemical that is essential to our body’s production of serotonin, a separate chemical that helps the brain’s nerve cells process messages among one another.Learn More About 5-HTP >>vitamin B6 pyridoxal-5-phosphate capsulesPyridoxal 5 PhosphatePyridoxal 5 phosphate functions as a coenzyme in approximately 160 different enzymatic reactions.Learn More About Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate >>
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Additional Research

In addition to specific information about many of the micronutrients we recommend for select treatments, we’ve also provided additional information from a number of other great resources. The following articles represent research and other known information about the value and use of micronutrients in psychological and psychiatric treatment.

The Rationale for Vitamin, Mineral, and Cofactor Treatment in the Precision Medical Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Article

The Rationale for Vitamin, Mineral, and Cofactor Treatment in the Precision Medical Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder

This review discusses the current evidence for using vitamins,...
The Microbiome Research Article

The Microbiome

The microbiome consists of microbes that are both helpful...
Targeted Nutrient Therapy in Treatment of Mental Illness Research Article

Targeted Nutrient Therapy in Treatment of Mental Illness

In a pilot study aimed at investigating the effectiveness...
Assessment of Psychotropic-like Properties of a Probiotic Formulation Research Article

Assessment of Psychotropic-like Properties of a Probiotic Formulation

In a previous clinical study, a probiotic formulation (PF)...
Nutraceuticals for Depression Research Article

Nutraceuticals for Depression

Dr. Robert McMullen discusses the impact of a variety...
Person holding an apple with periodic table elements in the background Research Article

Micronutrient Therapy for Violent and Aggressive Male Youth: An Open-Label Trial

In a 2016 article in the Journal of Child...
Zinc periodic table element and supplements Research Article

The role of zinc supplementation on the metallothionein system in children with autism spectrum disorder

A recent research report suggests that children ages 3-8...
chemical biotypes in psychiatry and psychology Research Article

Chemical Biotypes of Depression and Individualized Nutrient Therapy

Is depression really only about the psychological symptoms you...
Zinc periodic table element and supplements Research Article

Zinc as a micronutrient in the treatment of depression

A review of the Boston Area Community Health (BACH)...