Posted by Iago Camboa on June 13, 2002, at 5:36:24
In reply to Re: I get really depressed when i dont eat » jonh kimble, posted by IsoM on June 12, 2002, at 0:59:28
> Incidently, for anyone else that may be reading this - even though tryptophan is an amino acid (part of protein), it doesn't readily cross the blood-brain barrier. It crosses into the brain easiest when insulin levels are high. So after a meal containing carbohydrates & the insulin level rises to store the excess glucose as glycogen in the liver, any tryptophan circulating in the blood will make it to the brain more readily to be converted to serotonin. Hence that sleepy feeling after eating something starchy or sweet.
Iso, you are the most beautiful & precious jewel in all PB, forgive me but I have to say. This is only to send you a Bravo! on all your recent contributions to the excellence of this board none the least your posts on 'Profit Driven Industries'... I also owe you one of the most beautiful & elegant expressions of the English language, namely 'zest for life'. How I understand you and how I admire your calm and tranquil state of mind!
Just like you 'if I eat a regular size meal any time, I get very sleepy & dopey', even with the adrafinil. Especially in spring & summer, everyday after lunch I have dreadful nap attacks: I hate the Spanish 'siesta time' but if I get on bed (in weekends & during summer vacations) I sleep all afternoon, which kills my early morning sleep: I wake then at 6 am (or earlier still) & have to get up & take a long walk with the dog... This 'guy' (I call him often by 'comrade dog') is the only creature who seems intent to agree with my sleeping tendencies... I was not that way when I was a young man, but after 40-45 I turned out a copy of my mother (who was a very active lady but after dinner slept like a child...). Do what?
Always truly yours,
Iago
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