Protocol 1: Psychiatric Medication Nutritional Support
Products
Dosage instructions
- Dosage amount:
1.00 Capsule
morning
Take with food
Ongoing
Additional notes
"Take in the morning with food to support serotonin and dopamine synthesis."
Dosage instructions
- Dosage amount:
1.00 Capsule
morning
Ongoing
Additional notes
"Take in the morning with a fat-containing meal to support mitochondrial energy and reduce medication-related fatigue. "
Dosage instructions
- Dosage amount:
2 Capsules
bedtime
Ongoing
Additional notes
"Take 30–60 min before sleep to support antidepressant effect and improve sleep hygiene."
Dosage instructions
- Dosage amount:
2.00 Softgels
once per day
Take with food
Ongoing
Additional notes
"Take with largest meal of the day to reduce neuroinflammation and support neurotransmitter receptor function. Refrigerate to preserve freshness."
Dosage instructions
- Dosage amount:
1.00 Capsule
morning
Take with empty stomach
Ongoing
Additional notes
"Take on an empty stomach or light meal to support serotonin and dopamine synthesis and augment SSRI response. "
Dosage instructions
- Dosage amount:
1.00 Capsule
morning
Take with food
Additional notes
"Take in the morning with a fat-containing meal to help support psychiatric treatment response and serotonin synthesis. "
Lifestyle recommendations
Nutrition
› Eat protein with every meal (serotonin precursor)
› Limit alcohol — interacts with psych meds
› Take meds at same time daily with food
› Avoid grapefruit (CYP3A4 inhibitor can cause higher levels of some medications)
Movement
› Daily movement improves medication response
› Aerobic exercise boosts serotonin naturally
› Resistance training supports dopamine
› Even 20 min walking reduces depression
Sleep
› Consistent sleep schedule is non-negotiable
› Most psych meds work better with 7–8 hrs
› Limit alcohol before bed — disrupts REM
› Report persistent insomnia to your provider
Stress Management
› Chronic stress reduces medication effectiveness
› Daily stress management is part of treatment
› Therapy is strongly evidence-based as adjunct
› Identify patterns — bring to your next visit
Resources
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Psychiatric Medication Nutritional Support