3rd Generation E.T.
MY BACKGROUND:<br />I’ve had essential tremors in my hands since I was in my early 30’s.  I’m now in my mid-40’s.  I'm 3rd generation of essential tremors.  (I don't know if it goes back even further than that.)  My father also has the same symptoms.  My grandmother has it more severely, but also involves head shaking side to side and her voice has tremors worse than Katherine Hepburn.<br /><br />I was interested in the ingredients and thought I would post some very basic information about them.  I really appreciate the combination of these quality ingredients backed by research.  It’s aimed at treating tremors and prevention of further deterioration.  (Because of the ingredients, I would give it 5 stars.  However, read on and I’ll tell you why I docked stars.)<br /><br />*Methylcobalamin (methyl b-12) 1 mg<br />---It’s a form of Vitamin B-12.<br />*Magnesium citrate  100mg<br />--There is evidence that some people with hypo-magnesium may have symptoms of essential tremors.<br />*Acetyl L - Carnitine 100mg<br />*Curcumin extract 100mg<br />--This is turmeric, which is very beneficial to health in myriad of ways, has also been found to protect nerves.<br />*Gamma-Aminobutyric acid 100mg<br />--There is some research that suggests there is GABA dysfunction with tremors.<br />*L-Tyrosine 100mg<br />*N-Acetyl Cysteine 150mg<br />--This has reportedly been found to be very effective in preventing further damage to some nerves due to oxidative stress.<br />*Skullcap 20mg<br />--This is a mild relaxant which is also used for anxiety.  It has reportedly been found to ease tremors.<br /><br />I didn’t experience any change in the tremors. However, I only took this for a month.  Perhaps after a few months there may be results.  I feel like this should be taken over a longer period of time to see if it makes an improvement.  And of course I can’t vouch for preventative measures.  At the moment, I can’t afford to continue taking it.  If I had the financial means, I would take it for the possibility of preventing it from becoming worse. This concoction of ingredients at least gives some hope.  And hopefully over time more studies will accumulate to further address essential tremors.  At least essential tremors are now being recognized and understood by the medical and science community more than they had 20 years ago!  So, although I love the ingredients and the possibility that it may prevent further deterioration, I felt like I had to dock it 2 stars because I couldn’t vouch that it would work, since I only took it for 1 month.<br /><br /> I value credible,  informative,  and candid Amazon reviews by other Amazon buyers and hope this review helps you. Although I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, I don’t spend all this time and energy to post non-truthful reviews.  My time is worth more than saving a couple of bucks.  I’m posting for your benefit. Please click “HELPFUL”  if you appreciate the effort.
Rating: 3 stars