If you are either overweight and/or suffer from occassional "blues," this book is for you! It's called "Food and Mood," by Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD

She talks about how food influences our brain chemistry and also alot about supplements.

She is a big believer in the importance of the B Vitamins, especially B6, B12 and Folic Acid. I have been screaming from the rooftops about how I was considering going on an antidepressant, but taking B vitamins (a special thank you to two people from BT), exercise and eating properly has cured me of my depression. In addition to feeling much better, I have been at my goal weight for over a year.

She discusses how food and/or supplements can help with the following:
Mood, Insomnia, Overweight, Fatigue, PMS, SAD, Depression, Srress, Intelligence and Nutrition.

My only complaint about the book is that when she talks about B12, she doesn't mention the Methyl. (do not know how to spell this) brand, which is the preferred type. Other than that, I think the book is very good.

BTW, I take a B50 supplement and extra B12 on top of this. I have heard many people over the age of 40 or who are on mulitple medications often need extra B12. For a variety of different reasons, some people just don't absorb it as they should. There seems to be some controvery regarding the levels needed and the testing provided. I do know that since taking the B50 supplement combined with extra B12, I started to feel better. I also take a multi vitamin/mineral supplement and extra calcium. This gave me the strenth to exercise. One of my doctors STRONGLY feels that the key to weight loss is to exercise more days of the week than you don't. This translates to four days a week. He says to start off slowly and build up to 30 minutes. Bottom line: 4 days a week, 30 minutes each time.

I hope this is of help to someone.