Posted by KaraS on December 3, 2004, at 14:28:34
In reply to Re: dopamine autoreceptor problem » KaraS, posted by raybakes on December 3, 2004, at 6:22:44
> Hi Ray,
>
> H2O2 is hydrogen peroxideYes, of course. Duh!
>> - I was concerned that tyrosine hydroxylase could make a potent free radical instead of L DOPA if it didn't have the right nutrients to help it function. cAMP is something that is increased by chocolate and PEA (and hawthorn) and is implicated in the swithching on and off of dopamine metabolism within the cell. Opiates such as morphine (and wheat and dairy opiates) first raise it and then lower cAMP - the lowering of cAMP is thought to cause serotonin and dopamine to fail leading to desire for more opiates. Just had a test from an autism lab - I have unusual tryptophan by-products in my urine that suggest I'm making opiates from wheat and undermining my serotonin metabolism.
Thanks for the explanation. It's fascinating that you're able to get that kind of information from the lab. If you're not metabolizing serotonin correctly, wouldn't you be feeling very depressed or does this just refer to the serotonin in the body and not beyond the BBB? If you don't mind my asking, how does your autism manifest? I would never think that was an issue of yours from dealing with you on-line. If you don't wish to discuss it that's fine too.
> There is a possibility that low cAMP could be what brain fog is - not sure as all the info is a bit sketchy!
Would be great if they figured out what causes brain fog!
Kara
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