1. Human development
  2. Megavitamin therapy

Megavitamin therapy

  • Orthomolecular psychiatry

Description

Massive doses of specific vitamins and minerals and, in some cases, a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, are used in the treatment of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, alcoholism and drug addiction; and of hyperactivity, autism and other problems in children. Such therapy reduces or replaces other treatments and the need for hospitalization.

Broader

Therapy
Presentable

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
Human development
Type
(H) Concepts of human development
Subject
  • Biosciences » Biochemicals
  • Health care » Therapy
  • Health care » Psychiatry
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024