Nutritional Psychiatry

The doctors at The Mind Store use the latest innovations and proven science-based treatments to help our patients. One of the emerging technologies that we utilize is Nutritional Psychiatry, which shows promise for addressing many mental health issues.

Evidence from observational studies confirms that the quality of your diet is related to your risk for common mental health disorders, such as depression. Moreover, recent intervention studies of dietary improvements suggest that nutrition plays a role in the prevention and treatment of various mental health issues. Adding nutraceuticals to other treatments may enhance outcomes.

Nutraceuticals

Nutra-ceuticals

We only use FDA approved treatments for our patients to ensure safety and effectiveness. Currently there are two proven nutraceuticals on the market,
Deplin and Cerefolin NAC.

Deplin® is a prescription product, and is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of people with depression and can be used in conjunction with your current antidepressant. Deplin capsules contain L-methylfolate, an active form of folate. Folate, which is one of the body’s essential B vitamins, helps the brain naturally improve your mood. If you have depression, your body may need more active folate. Low levels of active folate can make it harder to see results from your antidepressant.

Cerefolin with NAC is a nutritional supplement. It works by providing the body with folate, vitamin B12, and a form of antioxidant, which helps to reduce or eliminate oxidative stress and lower homocysteine levels. Cerefolin NAC ingredients consist of methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), L-methylfolate and N-acetylcysteine. It is approved by the FDA for the treatment or prevention of vitamin deficiencies associated with memory loss.

We use genetic testing to determine your body’s ability to create
L-methyifolate and supplement when appropriate.

The Mind-Body Relationship

We’ve all heard the sayings “You are what you eat” and “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” New studies have given us a better understanding of the relationships between diet, nutrition, and mental health. If your diet is lacking in key nutrients, or if your body is not able to process these nutrients effectively, you may be experiencing related mental health issues. A prescription nutraceutical may prove to be the missing piece of an effective treatment plan that is tailored to your unique mind and body.

Would you like to learn more?

Is this the first time you’ve heard about nutritional psychiatry? Unfortunately, many doctors are not innovating to create meaningful change in the lives of their patients. That’s one of the things that makes The Mind Store different. If you’d like to learn more about the potential benefits of nutraceuticals, please click here to schedule your appointment or give us a call at 303-800-MIND (6463) We will use all the available resources to help you live a more fulfilled life.

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"Their entire team is FABULOUS. They have always treated me with dignity and respect. I have watched them with other clients as well and I see their genuine compassion for everyone that walks thru the door. I initially went to them because I moved to CO in late 2017 and they were the first place that had an opening. I needed a psychiatrist to keep me on my Rx. I was surprised when Dr Park spent more than 15 mins going over my past Rx history with me, as has been my experience for many years. Not only did we discuss Rx, he then spent another 45 mins talking to me as a counselor. I had never had a psychiatrist/counselor combo before and was amazed at how effective it is when your Dr hears more about what's going in your life than just the effects of your current Rx. This treatment model is not practiced by someone that doesn't care about his patients. He could offer the basics that most psychiatrists offer and still bill insurance the same amount but he wants his patients to succeed and is invested in their progress. He also doesn't believe in keeping someone in therapy forever. Even if it means less income for him, when you stabilize to the point that you have better things to do than spend 30 mins with him, it's a sign that you may be ready to engage in therapy less often and he will tell you that. Dr Park has been a life and marriage saver for me and he is amazingly efficient. He gets done in 1-2 sessions what would take 6 months for another counselor because he doesn't dance around the issues. To do this, he may be more blunt with you than you might have experienced before and that may be off putting to some. If you are ready to do the hard work to make your life enjoyable again, Dr Park is your man! He also got me hooked up with TMS. If you are someone that has struggled with depression for a long time and taken Rx that hasn't been effective, talk to someone about TMS. It's a game changer. It may sound like hokey fake science. It's not. It works and works fast. THANK YOU!"

– E.M.