Interestingly, some vegetables, such as onions, garlic, and beets, contain methyl donors (McCully 1997).

Niacin (B3), also known as nicotinamide and nicotinic acid, plays essential roles in a large number of energy pathways. Perhaps as many as 200 enzymes are dependent on this nutrient.

DEMENTIA—the loss of intellectual function caused by a variety of disorders. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia.

This chapter will focus on fatty acids, particularly the omega-3s. Omega-3 oils are found mostly in fish and flaxseed, as well as sold in supplements sold over-the-counter.

Reduce your exposure to movies, books, and television programs that portray violence, horror, or negativity. Viewing violence may make some people, especially children and teenagers, more aggressive.

ALC is usually available at doses ranging between 100 and 500 mg. It is expensive, and cost may slow its popularity. Carnitine is available in a variety of doses ranging from 250 to 750 mg and is also sold as a powder.

Expose yourself to morning light for at least ten to twenty minutes. Morning light exposure shortens the sleep cycle so that when you go to bed at night it will be easier to fall asleep.

Melatonin should not be used regularly for more than two nights a week, due to the possible induction of tolerance, and the effects are unknown when used nightly for prolonged periods.

I took 10 mg of pregnenolone in the morning for three days and didn’t feel much. On the fourth day, while waiting at a traffic light,