Posted by DSCH on August 18, 2003, at 23:01:13
In reply to Re: Tryptophan and B6 » DSCH, posted by freedom2001 on August 18, 2003, at 22:22:16
> > I think I have good hypothesis for my after-dinner crash tonight. Salmon is indeed tryptophan-rich and I have been taking B6 supplements, this would assist enzymatic activity that forms serotonin.
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> > I will ditch the B6 and take C instead to help out my norepinepherine. I think I've being making enough dopamine.
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> Hi, how does C help out in norepinepherine?
> Does C increase it? If yes, wouldn't it be bad for OCD? I've been taking about 2,000 mg C daily to lower my histamine levels for OCD.
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> Regards,
> freedom.
>Vitamin C assists the enzyme that turns excess dopamine into norepinepherine according to Ray Sahelian.
http://www.mind-boosters.com/chapter_13.html
Have a look at Fig. 13.1.
I'm not sure just how solid this is.
Anyways, for OCD, Daniel Amen sees it reflected in SPECT imaging as increased metabolic activity in the cingualate gyrus and basal ganglia.
http://www.brainplace.com/bp/atlas/ch13.asp
Giving the serotonin system an assist (normally with a SSRI) usually is what helps out in these cases in his experience. He gives a diet and vitamin approach here.
http://www.brainplace.com/bp/supplements/default.asp
If you are not overweight, quite physically active, and have no history of diabetes in your family, it might be worth trying cutting back on red meats, substituting them with poultry or fish, and eating them along with plenty of complex carbohydrates. Getting your blood insulin up a bit assists tryptophan across the BBB alowing more serotonin to be made.
B6 assists the enzyme that turns 5-HTP into serotonin (as well as the one that turns L-dopa into dopamine). (see Fig. 13.2 on the Mind Boosters page)
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