Posted by circusboy on November 26, 2006, at 17:45:34
In reply to Re: Amino acid therapy... or Mucuna pruriens? » circusboy, posted by Jimmyboy on November 26, 2006, at 17:14:56
I tried l-phenylalanine, and it mostly just gave me a headache. Like I'd just quaffed a liter of diet Coke. Tyrosine is much, much better for me. Some people really prefer the racemic D,L phenylalanine, though, which I've never tried... my l-phenylalanine experience put me off.
I am taking SAM-e. In fact, I'm the someone who wrote that post you're talking about. :)
According ye olde Larry Hoover, the proper form of B12 could make a significant difference. The cyanocobalamin form of B12 *consumes* SAM-e when it's converted into the biologically active methylcobalamin. Can I say I've seen a difference since I've switched from a multi with the cyano- form to one containing the methyl- and started taking extra methylcobalamin as well? I'm not sure. I think so, but it's mixed up in the facts that my new multi is clearly higher quality (Jarrow Multi 1 to 3), and I've been experimenting with herbs as well.
Either way, I'd say definitely give it a shot. IMO, switching away from the cyano- is as important as getting the extra methylcobalamin. Oh, the brand I take is the Jarrow "Methly-B12" lozenges.
Yes, I like Jarrow Formulas. No, I'm not getting some kind of viral marketing kickback from them. :)
> I was thinking about NA/DA precursors ... Have tried DLPA, and Macuna ... I thought the Macuna was terriblr for me, was way to stimulating and made me jittery as hell.. but some people seem to like it , also tried L- Phenylalinine , it also seems to be more activating than D- Phenylalanine . But maybe b/c the D isomer has some effects on endorphins??
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> Circus.. are you taking SAM-e ?
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> I am .. up the thread someone mentioned taking methyl-B12 as opposed to regular B-12 with it.. do you or anyone else know if this would make a significant differance?
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> JB
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