Posted by DSCH on November 2, 2003, at 16:13:22
In reply to Re: Tyrosine, posted by francesco on November 2, 2003, at 15:23:18
> > Do you actually READ the sources I bring up for you? ;-)
>
> lol
> Nothing to say : ) I read it, but you know, mind was somewhere elseLately you don't strike me as being as centered and coherent as you were on Anafranil, to tell the truth.
> > Short form answer for the ADD afflicted: ;-)
> > L-tyrosine -(crosses BBB)-> L-DOPA -> dopamine -> norepinephrine -> epinephrine
>
> ok. now it's clear : )
> is there a way to "pump up" norepinephrine without touching dopamine ? (theoretical question)Probably not, if you are limited to precursor loading. But then you said you have long been rather ill-coordinated, which strikes me as possibly a sign of a deficient state.
> does all this mean that I will have for ex. more dopamine in the morning and more noripineprhrine in the afternoon or this model is completely inadequate ?
I rather doubt it would be that simple.
> > I would recommend staying away from caffiene entirely. It's a crap stimulant in my book because it is a cerebral vasoconstictor and diuretic.
>
> I know it's a crap stimulant because after drinking several cups I feel bit manic and absolutely unfunctional. Unfortunately I'm quite addicted to it and I don't know how to quit it. Being Adhd quitting it for a day doesn't mean anything: the next day I can forget that I quit it ! Having an alternative to take when I crave for it could be a good trick anyway ... I often look at myself as a Pavlov's dog (even if a bit stupid in remembering rewards and punishment ...)If it is compulsive, then I wouldn't be the one to help you out with that. Perhaps someone over on the substance use board could suggest something helpful.
> Thanks for the hint of tryptophane. I will consider it. Another thing that bores me is that I would like to try L-tyrosine in smaller doses ... I read somewhere the suggestion to start from 50 mg and then augment it. But I have only the 500 mg capsules and I don't wanna make a mess in the kitchen ;-)
I don't know. I would think there would be a number of places to get supplements around Rome. If that fails, order online.
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