Posted by djmmm on August 2, 2006, at 10:03:04
In reply to MAOI and protein powder, posted by H. Upmann on August 1, 2006, at 20:53:57
> Hello,
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> I'm new to this board, but am glad to have stumbled upon it. I have a question that no one can seem to answer. I am going to start taking Nardil (MAOI), and I also like to lift weights which requires increased protein supplementation. Is it safe to use a protein powder (i.e. whey protein concentrate/isolate) with Nardil? Whey protein is a complete protein much like whole eggs are. It will have the same amino acid profile to include tyramine, phenylalanine, and l-tryptophan. My doctor says I can eat all the eggs and chicken I want, but no protein powders. My question is what is the difference? They both have similar amino acid profiles, and assuming these are fresh and obviously not aged proteins why would it be a problem? I know tryptophan is contraindicated with MAOI's, but turkey is certainly not excluded from the dietary restrictions although it contains high levels of tryptophan. Can anyone tell me why a protein powder by itself with no additional ingredients (herbs or stimulants) would be a problem? I've called several Walgreens and they just regurgitate what the computer spits out for Nardil and contraindications. I need someone with some knowledge on this to speak up if they have time.
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> I also smoke the occasional cigar that is aged tobacco. Obviously I don't eat the cigar or inhale, but is it still a risk to smoke the occasional cigar? Would there be any appreciable amount of tyramine in the smoke itself? If you have an answer for either of these questions I'd be most grateful. Nobody seems to know. The pdoc told me I probably know more about this archaic med than he does, (how reasurring is that?!?), and he couldn't say for sure on the protein powder except of course the disclaimer to avoid it anyways. If you know the answer I will fricken pay you for it. Please help me out with this if you have the knowledge and opportunity. Thanks for your time.
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> H. UpmannI've used Nardil with MLO protein (weight gainer, etc) and GNC "100% whey protein" and had absolutely NO problems... (I've also used amino acid supplements with Parnate)
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