Posted by Elroy on May 16, 2005, at 21:54:22 [reposted on May 17, 2005, at 23:16:56 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Urine Test to Measure Neurotransmitter Levels? » Elroy, posted by Larry Hoover on May 16, 2005, at 10:51:35
In regard to particulars you sent, noted specific product "Super Calm"???
Interesting....
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> > Have had one thyroid hormone panel. Last year, around September / October (when my cortisol was at highest levels that it's been).
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> > T4 Total was 8.2 (reference range 3.8 to 12.0)
> > T4 Free was 3.13 (reference range 1.20 to 3.22)
> > T3 Uptake was 38.2 (reference range 22 to 37)
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> > The endo (separate one from one I have now) said these were good figures and that the slightly high T3 Uptake was no concern, probably's body's reaction against ultra high cortisol (at that time my cortisol levels were almost six times the maximum of the normal reference range).
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> Seems quite reasonable.
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> > What's your take on 5HTP in place of the Tryptophan? I have started using the 5HTP (50mg twice a day during day and 100mg at bedtime). Is Tryptophan a better option? Good source for bulk purchases??? (I'm familiar with BAC and SMI2LE).
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> I tend to prefer tryptophan, as 5-HTP is not normally circulating in the blood, as it would be after an oral supplement is absorbed.
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> I use veterinary tryptophan.
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> http://www.buygpdirect.com/gpefeed.htm
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> The ultra-pure product is mixed with a little dextrose, for some reason. Probably equine palatability? <shrug>
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> > Also have been using Taurine for a while now. Seems to work really well (at calming) at times but then barely work other times.
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> Glad to get the feedback. I suspect that you might get clues from your "psych environment", e.g. the differential impact of fatigue vs. acute stimulation. Frustrated vs. wound up. That sort of comparison.
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> What's your dose of taurine?
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> > Also Phosphatidylserine (along with magnolia bark extract products) have become the mainstay of my current anti-cortisol problem... though I would really, really like some further info on that approah with licorice.
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> Licorice is speculative, as I say in the other post. It may be a worthy experiment, but I don't know that it will help.
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> > Again, thanks for your info.
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> > As always, very interesting.
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> > Elroy
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> You're welcome. You're in a tough space, and I'm happy to share my thoughts with you.
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> Lar
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