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Posted by linkadge on March 30, 2006, at 16:37:32
I think I may have asked, but my memory is poor. Are there any supplements that can increase endorphin production. I think I remember reading about vitamin C, and/or DLPEA, are there any others ?
Linkadge
Posted by nolvas on March 30, 2006, at 17:58:28
In reply to maximizing endorphin production, posted by linkadge on March 30, 2006, at 16:37:32
These Substances may Stimulate the Production of Endorphins
Alkaloids
Capsaicin may stimulate the release of Endorphins (in response to Capsaicin's Pain-inducing effects).
Nicotine may stimulate the release of Endorphins within the Brain.Amino Acids
Glycine may stimulate the production of Endorphins.
Leucine may stimulate the production of Endorphins.
Methionine may stimulate the production of Endorphins.
Phenylalanine (only the "D" and "DL" forms) may inhibit the breakdown of Endorphins.Tyrosine may stimulate the production of Endorphins.
Recreational Drugs
Alcohol may increase the release of Endorphins by the Pituitary Gland:
- Caution: excessive Alcohol consumption has many toxic side effects.
These Herbs may Stimulate the Production of Endorphins
Chillis may stimulate the Brain to secrete Endorphins (due to the Capsaicin content of Chillis).
Other Factors that may Increase the Production of Endorphins
Acupuncture may increase the production of Endorphins.
Intense Exercise may increase the production of Endorphins.
Meditation may increase the production of Endorphins.Toxic Effects of Excessive Endorphins Production
Immune System
Excessive production of Endorphins may suppress the Immune System.
These Substances Protect Against the Toxic Effects of Excessive Production of Endorphins
Enzymes
Enkephalinase accelerates the breakdown of Endorphins.
Peptides
Glutathione may protect against the toxic effects of excessive production of Endorphins.
Types of Endorphins
Alpha-Endorphin
Beta-EndorphinGamma-Endorphin
Posted by Declan on March 30, 2006, at 19:24:09
In reply to Re: maximizing endorphin production, posted by nolvas on March 30, 2006, at 17:58:28
Rhodiola stimulates the production of beta endorphin. So I read.
Declan
Posted by linkadge on March 30, 2006, at 20:49:13
In reply to Re: maximizing endorphin production, posted by nolvas on March 30, 2006, at 17:58:28
Thanks, that list was good.
Linkadge
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 2, 2006, at 9:29:47
In reply to Re: maximizing endorphin production, posted by Declan on March 30, 2006, at 19:24:09
Wasn't there that guy last summer who posted on these boards about how he ate 10 chilis a day or something and it relieved his depression?? I've forgotten his posting name. He seemed to think that this was due to endorphin release or something.......
Posted by linkadge on April 2, 2006, at 10:46:06
In reply to Re: maximizing endorphin production, posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 2, 2006, at 9:29:47
Yeah I remember that guy. He was on some stimulant too.
Linkadge
Posted by Declan on April 2, 2006, at 14:00:34
In reply to Re: maximizing endorphin production » Meri-Tuuli, posted by linkadge on April 2, 2006, at 10:46:06
He had these citations about the amygdala?
Posted by LOOPS on April 2, 2006, at 18:38:19
In reply to Firebreather?, posted by Declan on April 2, 2006, at 14:00:34
I used to eat curries EVERY night - and hot ones too whilst I was at university. I was never depressed back then, and wonder these days if my chille consumption had something to do with that, or maybe it was just the artistic environment I was in coupled with the curry effect. Or it could have been the beer. I think it was a combination.
Having said that I've just had a few rough days and today cooked a hot fish curry - am noticeably 'up' this evening. However that could also be the tryptophan I took earlier.
I'll try the curry without the tryptophan tomorrow and see what happens.
Loops
Posted by Declan on April 2, 2006, at 23:48:42
In reply to Re: Firebreather?, posted by LOOPS on April 2, 2006, at 18:38:19
Firebreather had this scale of heat that would have knocked the socks off me. But I've wondered about the many vaguely therapeutic spices in curries, nearly all of them perhaps. I would really like to learn to use herbs in cooking like the Chinese do. I made a dope cake containing Lycium Barbarum or maybe Chinensis. That's a start, I guess.
Declan
Posted by linkadge on April 4, 2006, at 14:13:16
In reply to Re: Firebreather? » LOOPS, posted by Declan on April 2, 2006, at 23:48:42
Curry is also a MAO inhibitor.
Linkadge
Posted by blueberry on April 5, 2006, at 19:57:29
In reply to maximizing endorphin production, posted by linkadge on March 30, 2006, at 16:37:32
Straight D-phenylalanine. But all of the phenylalanine versions can work. Different effects with different folks.
Quick fix...eat the hottest pepper you can buy and let it burn burn burn. Serious endorphine production. No pain no gain. Seriously, I couldn't do it. Tried.
Longterm usage of 5htp (like about a month) boosts endorphins. I hate 5htp though.
Posted by LOOPS on April 6, 2006, at 10:41:28
In reply to Re: maximizing endorphin production, posted by blueberry on April 5, 2006, at 19:57:29
Bueberry, why do you hate 5htp? Also, how come it boosts endorphins after a month? Does tryptophan do the same?
Thanks
Loops
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