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If supplementation did nothing, we wouldn't be dosing up with tons of anti-depressants (neuro-transmitter modulation supplements). I agree about isolates, or w
by FrankenPC 13y ago
If supplementation did nothing, we wouldn't be dosing up with tons of anti-depressants (neuro-transmitter modulation supplements). I agree about isolates, or what people traditionally call vitamins. But for genetic deficiencies for neurological problems, supplements can be awesome. Personally, I take 5-HTP, GABA and NAC daily and really feel the difference. See for yourself. Keep in mind therapeutic doses of supplements can be rather large. You need Dr. supervision to make sure you aren't damaging your liver/kidneys.
- kolev 13y agoNAC could be a problem. Some suggest it should be taken together with high doses of vitamin C and there are some studies that it increases oxidative stress if you exercise much. I've also read that NAC doesn't really increase Glutathione levels, but concentrates it into the liver helping the detox, but reducing levels outside of the liver can't be a good thing. Just eat avocados, garlic, and take Milk Thistle and you won't need NAC.
- chrisballinger 13y ago5-HTP is potentially cardiotoxic by raising blood serotonin levels.
- kolev 13y agoYup, I stopped taking it long ago, although, high serotonin is nice.
- com2kid 13y ago> Personally, I take 5-HTP 5-HTP daily? I hope you have a spare heart on hand! From my understanding, you can take ECCG with 5-HTP to help prevent some of the heart damage serotonin in your blood causes, but even then. There is no reason to take 5-HTP daily, a small dose every 3 or 4 days should suffice!