Posted by taylor18 on January 10, 2004, at 2:29:02
In reply to Does this product look good for bipolar?, posted by taylor18 on January 10, 2004, at 1:25:49
Here is a condensed version of the question I posted to another group:
Here is an interesting and powerful Ayurvedic herbal formulation,
except I don't know if it would be harmful or helpful. It looks
intriguing:Mentat improves mental functions by a modulation of the cholinergic
and GABAergic neurotransmission. By restoring the frontal cortical
muscarinic and cholinergic receptor activities, Mentat improves the
mental quotient, memory span, concentration ability and stress
threshold. Mentat helps reduce the level of tribulin, an endogenous
Mono Amine Oxidase inhibitor, that is elevated in various levels of
anxiety. Mentat also ameliorates attention fluctuations and
behavioral disorders. Mentat exhibits significant anti-parkinsonian
activity by enhancing the dopamine post-synaptic receptor activity.
The sedative and tranquilizing effects of Mentat offer protection
against convulsions and are beneficial in insomnia. Mentat improves
articulation and corrects speech defects.http://www.himalayahealthcare.com/products/mentat.htm
The one issue that concerns me is this:
"...enhancing the dopamine post-synaptic receptor activity..."
Don't anti-psychotics block dopamine receptors?
Aren't bipolars super-sensitive to dopamine?
poster:taylor18
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URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20031218/msgs/298913.html