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Proper Name:
Phosphorus
Common Name:
Phosphorus
Evidence of Efficacy: statement to the effect of
Phosphorus deficiency or imbalance plays a role in the
symptoms of mood disorders. Observational and
experimental studies have shown an association between
phosphorus and anxiety1,2,3 and ADHD4,5.
References:
1.
Webb WL, Gehi M. Electrolyte and fluid imbalance:
Neuropsychiatric manifestations. Psychosomatics
22(3):199-203, 1981.
2.
Balon R et al. Relative hypophosphatemia in patients
with panic disorder. Letter. Arch Gen Psychiatry
45:294-5, 1988.
3.
Gorman JM et al. Blood gas changes and hypophosphatemia
in lactate-induced panic. Arch Gen Psychiatry
43:1067-71, 1986.
4.
Hafer H. Nahrungsphosphat als ursache fur
Verhaltensstorungen und Jugendkriminalitat Eim
Erfahrungshericht. Heidelberg, Kriminalistik Verlag,
1979.
5.
Stolley H et al. [Remarks concerning the treatment of
hyperkinetic children with the so-called “diet poor in
phosphate.”] Monatsschr Kinderheilkd
127(7):450-3, 1979.
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