Posted by Larry Hoover on November 2, 2003, at 7:53:31
In reply to excess serotonin= depression, asthma?, posted by loolot on October 26, 2003, at 14:52:10
> I have been reading some studies which state that depression and some forms of asthma may be caused by too much seratonin.
> For the asthma portion, some asthmatics were tested
> for seratonin in their blood plasma. Their levels were a lot higher than the controls.
> There is an AD called tianeptine which is supposed to actually cut back on seratonin in the brain.
> I think it is in Europe only.
> Anyway, since I am afflicted with both conditions I was wondering if anyone else may know anything about this theory, drug, or even any vits one can take too reduce serotonin
You're still left with the question of which came first, the serotonin or the asthma.Earlier this year, I started supplementing with NADH, a very special form of vitamin B3. My asthma and allergies were at the lowest I've had in my entire adult life. I think I used my steroid puffers maybe 10 times all summer, instead of four times a day. I didn't even use an antihistamine.
Another possibility is magnesium deficiency.
Instead of trying drugs, maybe you might try nutrients?
Lar
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