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Re: Macuna experiences

Posted by Jakeman on October 26, 2005, at 20:21:54

In reply to Re: Macuna experiences » Jakeman, posted by BarbaraCat on October 25, 2005, at 19:48:11

Hi Barbara,

I got some macuna 2 days ago and have just started it. So far it have seems to give me a lift in energy-drive and clarity of thought, I guess like what one would expect from increased dopamine. I almost feels like my experiences from DHEA from several years ago. But DHEA aggravated my insomnia and so far that has not happened with mucuna.

I am thinking of combining mucuna with Mentat in a few days. By itself, Mentat gave me an antidepressant effect somewhat like my first experience with SSRI's before they quit working. Of course these herbal formulations may poop-out too but there's always hope. Maybe the key is to switch back and forth.

That's a good suggestion about getting sunlight and vit D. I find it makes a difference if I just take 15 minutes at lunch time outside with my face in full sun. That's usually not hard to do here in south TX, it just requires a little bit of self discipline.

For me the jury is out on TMG. I chose it over SAMe due to lower cost. I'm not sure if it's helped me or not, but the research shows it can help with depression and stress on the liver and heart. For now I taking a Solgar vitamin called homocysteine modulators which has TMG, B, and folic acid. Since my family has a history of heart disease and depression I figure it can't hurt.

I'm hoping my HGH levels will improve whenever I start getting better sleep (another long story) If not, I will look into injections. With me there are psychological issues that play in
which I'm also working on.

I really appreciate your thoughts and hope you will continue posting about your experiences.

warm regards ~Jake

> Hi Jake,
> You mention HGH and macuna. I read that in the data and it intrigued me because I'm using HGH by injection. My growth hormone tested really low too and it's one of the things sometimes seen in fibromyalgia. I think it's helped me alot because since I started taking it my hormones became more consistent instead of ping-ponging around. That tells me that my alot of my mood and health issues probably have something to do with a bum HPA-axis.
>
> What I'm not sure about is if it's a secretogogue or works another way. There's no sense using a secretogogue for HGH, like some of the aminos, if there's little to work with. Its like giving a woman fertility drugs when she's post-menopausal. Nothing can convince eggs that aren't there to do much of anything.
>
> I relate to not always taking supplements. I have boxes and cabinets and countertops full of bottles containing next best thing that's going to solve all my problems. They sit there and become overwhelming to deal with so they just sit there more. One more thing to maintain. But But I never miss the HGH and my thyroid and other hormones because I definitely notice when I slack off.
>
> I haven't been taking the macuna lately. I'm taking some time off like the literature suggests. It'll be interesting to see how things feels when I resume.
>
> Sorry you're battling the blues. I think many of us deal with a slump around this time of year. I don't have SAD or anything and love rainy days, but wintertime has meant hard times since the beginning of time and we must be hardwired to dread it.
>
> I got an Apollo sunlamp a few months ago and hope I remember to use it. It helps with if you don't have SAD since it supposedly makes serotonin. So does high doses of Vitamin D taken with B6. I take a professional high dose Vit D drops. Maybe that's one of the reasons we go into a slump in the dark days - not enough Vitamin D = low serotonin.
>
> I also have some TMG sitting on my countertop but never took it long enough to decide if it was for me or not. I took Sam-e for a year or so and just couldn't tell. I'd be interested in your thoughts on it. Ciao! Barbara
>


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