Posted by Larry Hoover on November 25, 2003, at 6:58:55
In reply to questions for larry, posted by Francesco on November 24, 2003, at 14:43:33
> Why search on Google if there's Larry ? ;-)
Why, indeed? Moreover, you can't query google using normal language questions.
> If I experience trouble with sleeping with L-tyrosine which is the best supplement in your opinion to add on ?
Magnesium, 1/2 hour before bed.
Tryptophan or 5-HTP, same.
Melatonin, 0.5 mg, same.
Some people find herbs like valerian or hops help, but they don't work on me, so I haven't really paid close attention.> Dsch suggested Magnesium also because I could have "limbic" problem too. Is it also useful for sleeping ? Which kind ? Thanks !
Magnesium glycinate seems to be a favourite. Ron Hill uses magnesium every night for sleep induction.
Dose is variable. You've just got to do the experiment. 200-300 mg of elemental magnesium would be the starting dose, increased if tolerated, to perhaps 600 mg/night. The thing is, magnesium salts are laxative at higher doses, and the particular dose at which that occurs is different in different people. So, if you get diarrhea, cut the dose to 3/4 of what you tried, and if that's tolerated, stick to that for a week, then go back up. Your body has to "learn" that magnesium intake is increased, to make use of it properly.
Lar
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