Vegetarian/Vegan-Specific

- We can use Algal DHA/EPA instead of fish oil (900-1000 mg daily). It contains the same beneficial things as fish oil but is derived from algae (which is where the fish get it from).

- Acetyl-L-Carnitine (500 mg daily) may be useful for everyone but especially for vegetarians as we don't get it from diet at all. It is one of the amino acids that both increases BDNF and decreases factor P (or the other way around -- I can't keep straight which is good and which is bad).

- Tofu and other processed soy products contain glutamate which is an excitotoxin (I think) but I do still eat it. I am pretty careful about avoiding all other excitotoxins, though, including caffeine and alcohol.

- Protein is important for healing. Nuts are a good non-soy and non-dairy source of protein and may also contain bonus omegas. Legumes and high-protein grains like quinoa are also great ways to add protein.

- Vegetarians (especially vegans) may also benefit from additional B-12 supplementation. In addition to my B-complex 100, I take another supplement containing an additional 30 mcg of B-12.

- Vegetarians (especially vegans and those living in northern climates) may benefit from additional Vitamin D3 supplementation. I take 2000 IU daily. PCS or not, vitamin D deficiency can cause considerable fatigue.

- Vegetarian women in particular may need additional iron supplementation. Again, even without PCS, iron deficiency can cause considerable fatigue. I take 26 mg of iron daily combined with 15 mg of vitamin C which helps increase absorption into the bloodstream.

Summary of my daily supplement regimen:
- Algal DHA/EPA (1000 mg)
- Acetyl-L-carnitine (500 mg)
- B-complex 100
- Vitamin D3 (2000 IU)
- MegaFoods Blood Builder: (Vitamin c 15mg, folate 400mcg, vitamin b12 30mcg, iron 26mg, and organic beet root 125mg)