
Originally Posted by
Bella21
Actually, they sort of DO replace the missing peices. Take SSRI's for example, they keep the serotonin in your brain for longer periods of time by blocking it from being sucked back into the neurons (hence the name, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). According to my doctor (when I was on anti-depressants) this can decrease the number of reuptake whatchamicallits (I forget the technical term) over time. So... it kind of does help. Anti-depressants have also been known to increase neurotrophin (which helps to keep neurons from dying) so parts of the hippocampus and cerebal cortex can be restored (since those areas are known to shrink during depression).
Sorry... psych major... :dusts off remaining cobwebs:
For the OP, I tried St. John's Wart. You might as well give it a shot. Personally, it made me feel kind of light-headed.
Sort of do and DO are two different things. The supplements that the two companies I mentioned sell actually totally REPLENISH the missing chemicals.
For example: Let's say that my neurotransmitter test says I'm lacking these chemicals and it could effect the things listed below.
Serotonin*
Sleep cycle, depression, anxiety,
carbohydrate cravings, PMS
Inhibitory
Dopamine*
Focus, attention, memory, motivation/
drive, mood, addictive disorders
Inhibitory/
Excitatory
Norepinephrine*
Energy, drive, stimulation, “fight or
flight” response, insomnia, anxiety
Excitatory
Epinephrine*
“Fight or flight” response, metabolism,
energy, depression, cognitive function
Excitatory
Norepi/Epi Ratio
Ratios < 3 = restlessness, over-training
Ratios >6 = stress, tiredness, lack of
focus, energy & motivation “burn out”
Excitatory
GABA*
Reduces excess stimulation
Inhibitory
Glutamate*
Agitation, sleeplessness, depression
when low
Excitatory
They would then suggest the following for me...
Phase 1 Supplement Usage - The Inhibitory Phase
IH-One, Sero-S and 5HTP are supplements designed to create more serotonin and reduce excessive excitatory firing (if necessary). The dosage should begin slowly, (1 capsule) since nausea or loose bowels may occur when first beginning supplementation therapy that includes 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). This amino acid is the intermediate precursor to serotonin. If your dosage schedule indicates that more than one capsule of IH-One, Sero-S or 5HTP should be taken at each dosage time, please increase the dosage slowly until you reach the total amount recommended. This increase may be implemented over a period of one day to one week. The schedule for increasing should be determined by how your intestinal tract responds to the supplement. If nausea occurs, decrease your current dosage and maintain it at that level for a few days. Then increase slowly. This GI reaction is common and can occur subsequent to the increasing serotonin in the intestine. If sleep becomes less restful on IH-One, Sero-S or 5HTP, just move the dosage up to an earlier hour in the day – perhaps before 4:00 p.m. This occurrence is relatively rare since
IH-One, Sero-S and 5HTP are inhibitory neurotransmitter support products. After two full weeks on IH-One, Sero-S or 5HTP at the full dosage, it will be time to add some excitatory neurotransmitter support.
Theanine 100 and Theanine 200 are inhibitory amino acids that are utilized to reduce excessive excitatory neurotransmitters. Theanine 100 and Theanine 200 will typically be dosed several times per day.
MagTaur and GABA + are inhibitory products utilized for anxiety, nervousness or irritability. MagTaur and GABA + are often used when support for GABA is needed (GABA may actually be elevated in your excretion level when these supplements are suggested).
Adrenal-C and HPA are adrenal support formulas. They are used when epinephrine levels show significant signs of stress. There are no stimulants in these products, only support for your adrenal glands. HPA and Adrenal-C are used to reduce excessive “fight or flight” response. HPA is used for shorter duration than Adrenal-C. Both are used just long enough for the adrenals and brain to become less stressed.
etc, etc, ....
So.... they're actually building these things back up in my body. (yes, these are my actual test results) I will retest again in a few months and once I get my results, we'll adjust which supplements I take and the dosage.
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