Posted by Bruce on February 11, 2000, at 10:10:17
In reply to Re: Phosphatidylserine: Anyone, posted by andrewb on February 10, 2000, at 17:14:49
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> > --- Does anyone know whether or not P.S., DHEA, or any other cortisol lowering supplement would be ok to use as an A.D. augmentor for an individual who has borderline "low" cortisol levels.
> > My levels are low, but not low enough to warrant medication according to an "endo doc".
> > I suffer from weakness/fatigue/anhedonia/depression.
> > Currently taking Reboxetine(8mg),Deprenyl(5mg) daily.
> > I also take long to recover from exercise, and am at the point I can't even exercise anymore. Totally wiped out after 1:00 in the afternoon.
> > Thanks ahead of time for any info you could provide,
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> > Ant-Rock
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> Firstly, thank you Bruce for the PS information. I'm going to try PS b4 exercise.
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> Ant Rock. A cortisol lowering med may make things only worse. You could have adrenal insufficiency. Even subclinical insufficiency can cause fatigue. Do a Google search for 'adrenal insufficiency'. Licorice root, a supplement, may help you but be careful, it can act powerfully.
I agree with andrewB. Do NOT take PS. Another herb to try is Siberian Ginseng, which is supposed to 'normalize' adrenal output (give you more if you have too little, give you less if you have too much). Note it is not 'Korean Ginseng' (aka Panax Ginseng) but Eleutherococcus. Used by Eastern Bloc athletes. Start low, go slow.Bruce
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