Guide To Diagnosing, Preventing, And Treating Tardive Dyskinesia

Natural Supplement Remedies

Individuals affected by tardive dyskinesia may want to consider natural supplement remedies to help with the management of their symptoms. Ginkgo biloba is an extract derived from the leaves of the gingko biloba plant and contains many antioxidants. Several studies have shown it has improved several symptoms of tardive dyskinesia. Melatonin is a substance naturally found in an individual's body that contributes to their sleep cycle. Melatonin can help individuals who experience insomnia as a complication of their involuntary tardive dyskinesia movements. The sedative effects melatonin has on the brain are also helpful during the day in small doses to help reduce involuntary movements. The bioactive type of vitamin B6 is a pyridoxal-5-phosphate that has long shown success with reducing symptoms in several other movement disorders usually caused by the use of antipsychotic drugs. According to recent preliminary evidence, this form of vitamin B6 has shown to decrease abnormal movements in some individuals who have tardive dyskinesia. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can bind with damaging free radicals in the body known to participate in the pathology of tardive dyskinesia. Some affected individuals have had success in stopping the progression or worsening of their disorder with vitamin B6 or vitamin E supplementation.

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