Posted by Franz on October 26, 2003, at 13:58:24
In reply to Re: Does anyone have their temper flare up on TMG? » Franz, posted by DSCH on October 25, 2003, at 22:36:13
Are you sure it is not the thyrosine? 3gm can be too much.
The dose of TMG does not seem too high but you could try a lower one. I don´t have any other idea.
300mg of 5HTP sounds like a high dose to me. But just from what I read, I am not a doctor. See www.mind-boosters.com or raysahelian.com (there is also a chapter on methyl donors)
Maybe just methyl donors are not for you. See: http://www.hriptc.org/binres.htm
Biochemical Factors In Behavior Disorders, ADHD and Mental Illness
The Pfeiffer Treatment Center has amassed a large database of biochemical information from more than 10,000 patients with mental health problems. Examination of this data shows that most of these persons have striking abnormalities in specific nutrients required for neurotransmitter production. The most common chemical imbalances we encounter include the following:
Over-Methylation
Many persons who suffer from anxiety and depression are over-methylated which results in excessive levels of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. Typical symptoms include chemical and food sensitivities, underachievement, upper body pain, and an adverse reaction to serotonin-enhancing substances such as Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, St. John?s Wort, and SAMe. They have a genetic tendency to be very depressed in folates, niacin, and Vitamin B-12, and biochemical treatment focuses on supplementation of these nutrients. These persons are also overloaded in copper and methionine and supplements of these nutrients must be strictly avoided.
Under-Methylation
Many patients with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, oppositional-defiant disorder, or seasonal depression are under-methylated which is associated with low serotonin levels. They generally exhibit seasonal allergies, perfectionism, competitiveness, and other distinctive symptoms and traits. They have a genetic tendency to be very depressed in calcium, magnesium, methionine, and Vitamin B-6 with excessive levels of folic acid. These under-methylated persons may benefit nicely from Paxil, Zoloft, and other serotonin-enhancing medications, although nasty side effects are common. A more natural approach is to directly correct the underlying problem using methionine, calcium, magnesium, and B-6. SAMe, St. John?s Wort, Kava Kava, and inositol are also very useful in treating these individuals.
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I think I read someplace niacin captures methyl groups, but I am not sure.
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