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Posted by gritslad on August 21, 2000, at 19:28:05
I just skimmed a book called Depression Free for Life by Gabriel Cousens, who recommends a program of amino acids tailored to your particular type of depression. I appear to have a norenephrine problem, so I'm to take phenylalanine or tyrosine. I start the tyrosine tomorrow. Anyone else have any experience with this?
Posted by julesvox on August 27, 2000, at 1:40:57
In reply to Amino Acids anyone?, posted by gritslad on August 21, 2000, at 19:28:05
> I just skimmed a book called Depression Free for Life by Gabriel Cousens, who recommends a program of amino acids tailored to your particular type of depression. I appear to have a norenephrine problem, so I'm to take phenylalanine or tyrosine. I start the tyrosine tomorrow. Anyone else have any experience with this?
i just posted something to the meds psychobabble list about aminos. i've been using aminos for digestive problems and for depression and pms. i've taken the two you're starting and have had good experiences with them. i would love to hear how it's going for you.
Posted by josh on September 19, 2000, at 16:42:08
In reply to Amino Acids anyone?, posted by gritslad on August 21, 2000, at 19:28:05
Hey there--
I've had some experience with amino acids. Both phenyalanine and tyrosine are both good for deppresion. However, if you take phenylalanine, make sure it is DLPA, so you may get the full effect of both D and L Phenylalanine. Also, make sure you take some vitamins b6 and c to help ensure maximum absorption. Following info is from a website,mothernature.com:What do they do? L-phenylalanine serves as a building block for the various proteins that are produced in the body. L-phenylalanine can be converted to L-tyrosine (another amino acid) and subsequently to L-dopa, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. L-phenylalanine can also be converted (through a separate pathway) to phenylethylamine, a substance that occurs naturally in the brain and appears to elevate mood.
D-phenylalanine is not normally found in the body and cannot be converted to L-tyrosine, L-dopa, or norepinephrine. As a result, D-phenylalanine is converted primarily to phenylethylamine (the potential mood elevator). D-phenylalanine also appears to influence certain chemicals in the brain that relate to pain sensation.
Good luck.
Posted by pic on October 9, 2000, at 20:35:11
In reply to Amino Acids anyone?, posted by gritslad on August 21, 2000, at 19:28:05
> I just skimmed a book called Depression Free for Life by Gabriel Cousens, who recommends a program of amino acids tailored to your particular type of depression. I appear to have a norenephrine problem, so I'm to take phenylalanine or tyrosine. I start the tyrosine tomorrow. Anyone else have any experience with this?
I have found tyrosine very helpful with the depression and Choline an invaluable support in holding the manic top down. Taken together the two helped me quit smoking w/o nicotine replacement therapy and I've stayed on them because they continue to help my treatment resistant mixed episodes. I feel better on aminos than any med I tried. My dosages are 500mg 3x/day. I eventually added Taurine to help with sleep. Life ain't nearly as bad with the aminos. Best wishes, I hope it's helping.
Posted by julesvox on October 14, 2000, at 1:28:31
In reply to Re: Amino Acids anyone?, posted by pic on October 9, 2000, at 20:35:11
i have a question--what brands are folks using? the choices are a bit dizzying and i'd appreciate some feedback on your choices, and if they're important to you...thanks.
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