Posted by LOOPS on April 24, 2005, at 17:43:47
In reply to Re: Do supplements work? » FredPotter, posted by Larry Hoover on April 10, 2005, at 10:31:33
Regarding tyrosine -
it does nothing for me taken on it's own. However I have had some success mixing a brain formula that contained tyrosine with other things (all mostly in small amounts) with a small amount of 5htp during the day.
I have always found formulas seem to be much better overall than taking individual things - with the exception of some vitamins which to get much effect one needs to be taking larger doses than you get in multivits.
A few examples of things that work for me and a few others:
Vit D from fish oil (actually seems to work better for me with some vit A naturally there as well) for - depression and eczema.
B vits - 25mg doses spread throughout day (2-3). 50mg is too much and leaves me wired, 25mg is relaxing.
zinc - 30-50mg
CoQ-10 15-30mg with vit E 200iu, vit C 1-2g and fish oil 5g omega-3 (for depression and anxiety).
100-200mg B1 with 25mg B complex, 200mg Magnesium, 300-600mg NAC & 1g vit C if have gone out drinking (best avoided obviously but it does still happen). This combo works like a treat for hangovers and allows me to actually sleep the following morning if need be.
Lithium orotate - I take 2 tabs a day for mood support.
Regarding the 'formula' I am rambling on about above, I found Source Natural's Mental Edge tablets are about the right strength for me. I don't always take them, but they are actually a good mental boost for before sport or I'll mix them with 5htp for if I'm feeling a little 'off'. I tried other ones like SN's Mega Mind tablets and also something called 'Get Smart' - but these were too stimulating for me. Actually the mega mind tabs left me feeling more down after a few hours.
Other things I believe work (have done for me anyway) -
rhodiola before sport or demanding social activities
gotu kola before social activities
ashwagandha for general relaxation
adaptogen 'complexes' - including shizandra, siberian ginseng - these are very good for balancing the system.
These are all the things that have definitely worked well for me.
Loops.
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