Posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2003, at 9:44:55
In reply to Re: another question Larry-thanks, posted by john1022 on October 15, 2003, at 19:03:59
> Hi Larry,
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> Thanks for the response.
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> I just wanted to make sure I understood your explanation correctly:
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> > Should I look into taking L-Tyrosine along with 5HTP to avoid tolerance?
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> "Quite the contrary, in some people's opinion. From my understanding, tyrosine potentiates 5-HTP's effects. And, I can't quite conceive of how tolerance to 5-HTP could occur."
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> By this do you mean that Tyrosine increases 5HTP's effect?If anything, that's what it would do. I cannot think of a way that it would oppose the effect.
> > Will either Tyrosine or Carbida make the 5HTP less effective in any way?
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> "In my understanding, both substances enhance the psychoactive effects of 5-HTP."
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> Sorry if I am not understanding this correctly, my mind is a little cloudy right now.
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> So do you think Tyrosine should be used with 5HTP?Yes. No reason not to, and it may help.
> Will it increase it's effectiveness or make it less effective?
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> Thanks againI hope it's clear now. If not, try more questions, OK?
Lar
poster:Larry Hoover
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