kirsten, you may consider a sulfur product called MSM. I like the pure form called OptiMSM made by distillation. Begin slowly as too much can actually cause headache. Sulfur raises glutathione (makes it work) which decreases inflammation. It's probably best to take 3-4 half teaspoon doses per day and used long term it may have lots of benefits.
http://www.vitacost.com/source-naturals-msm-powder
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) in the right dose (not too much!) is very calming and also has anti-seizure aspects, known to prevent migraine. Twice daily with food, 500 mg or 250 mg should be very safe:
http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-niacinamide-vitamin-b-3
Caffeine may be protective of the brain because is shuts down the blood-brain barrier (makes it less permeable), but is a tough habit to break if one wants to allow good things into their brain. It fits into adenosine receptors, blocking adenosine from opening the blood-brain barrier. That's why coffee is promoted in MS and Alzheimer's, I believe to protect the brain from toxins and aldehydes of gut origin.
http://www.vitacost.com/source-naturals-msm-powder
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) in the right dose (not too much!) is very calming and also has anti-seizure aspects, known to prevent migraine. Twice daily with food, 500 mg or 250 mg should be very safe:
http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-niacinamide-vitamin-b-3
Caffeine may be protective of the brain because is shuts down the blood-brain barrier (makes it less permeable), but is a tough habit to break if one wants to allow good things into their brain. It fits into adenosine receptors, blocking adenosine from opening the blood-brain barrier. That's why coffee is promoted in MS and Alzheimer's, I believe to protect the brain from toxins and aldehydes of gut origin.
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