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Re: Can certian Amino Acids worsen mental health? » AdamCanada

Posted by Larry Hoover on January 10, 2008, at 16:54:23

In reply to Can certian Amino Acids worsen mental health?, posted by AdamCanada on January 9, 2008, at 0:58:26

> Amino Acids... like the ones from protein powders or other products?

Protein powders are of no concern, psych-wise. They're food, basically. Whether from whey, soy, or some other high-protein source, you'd get the same amino acid ratios from them as you might by consuming the food from which they're derived. Protein powders allow you to increase the density of protein intake, and if the product is hydrolyzed, simplify uptake.

> Such as Aspartic Acid? sounds like aspartame who knows.

Yes, there is aspartic acid in aspartame. But finding aspartic acid in protein powder is no big deal, as it is one of the most common aminos in protein.

> Does anyone have any insight or information on this subject?
>
> I just need to find out what on earth has been making me feel worse since close to new years.
>
> I was given my life back with an ability to make friends, be social, meet new people, a sex drive, desires, wants, goals, NOW i feel almost all of it is gone and I have to push myself so hard through my strong depression/anxiety/social anxiety and I am just sick of it.

I wouldn't look to protein supps as any part of the problem.

In contrast, taking pure amino acid supps can have psych effects. Generally, one does this on purpose. E.g. pure tryptophan to enhance serotonin; tyrosine as dopamine precursor; arginine as NO precursor. Such like. You're not likely to take a pure amino randomly, and thereby cause unanticipated effects.

Lar

 

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