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Posted by Paul on December 3, 1998, at 23:42:25
Since tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine, would adding it to Ritalin augment the effects? Similarly, as hydroxytryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, would it enhance the actions of Zoloft, and if so, how likely is the possibility of "serotonin syndrome?"
I think I tend to have a simplistic view of these mechanisms. It seems to make sense to my mind that they are analogous relationships, but I'm sure it's more complex than my layman mind wants to think. Any info, anyone?
I'd appreciate any info on synergistic combinations; i.e., how to maximize the efficacy of psychotropic pharmaceuticals using easily obtained substances: food, supplements, what have you.
Thanks.
Posted by saint james on December 31, 1998, at 0:24:08
In reply to tyrosine/stimulants;hydroxytryptophan/ssri's, posted by Paul on December 3, 1998, at 23:42:25
> Since tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine, would adding it to Ritalin augment the effects?
Hmmm...
Well I take a smart drug suplement (just vit, min, aminos, ginkos, bio-flavovoids, EFA) but there is most times a feed back loop in nutruments and precursers that you take in...the body eleminates
what is over x amount...this holds for many compounds and I cannot remember if the aminos are included. One needs to be careful if a compound is stored (like fat soul. vits) as toxisity is a problem. You only need the 8 essencial aminos...the body makes the rest. I take modest doses of trace mins and aminos on the theory that as I take Dex. the neurochemical systems of my body tend to run at a higher idle...burn more.BTW....one of the higest sources of Omega 3,6,9
and EFA's is hemp seed oil. (which has no delta-9 THC)
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