Posted by tecknohed on August 25, 2007, at 18:15:49
In reply to Re: MARIJUANA + MEMORY LOSS...any hope? » tecknohed, posted by SometimesBlue on August 22, 2007, at 8:44:02
A 'synergistic' effect is when multiple drugs/nutrients that are taken together create a total effect that is greater than the sum of the two (or more) effects simply added together. One of the main aims for augmentation of antidepressants is to hopefully create a synergistic effect, especially for drugs which seem to have 'pooped out'.
Alpha Lipoic Acid + L-Carnitine is a good nutrient combo to try for memory & plenty of companies combine them into 1 pill. This combo also has plenty of backup research.
Another good combo of nutrients to try is Arginine Pyroglutamate, Phosphatidyl Choline (found in lecithin granules) & DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol - a precursor for Choline which crosses the blood-brain barrier easily) and are also often found together in pill form. Choline is, in turn a precursor for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter which plays a BIG role in memory. Here's one particular supplement which contains all three of these + Phosphatidylserine & vitamin co-factors:
http://www.highernature.co.uk/ShowProductFamily.aspx?ProductFamilyID=170
I think they ship world-wide.Phosphatidylserine will synergize with most memory enhancing nutrients & drugs and may even enhance antidepressants as it has been shown to increase the number of receptor sites for neurotransmitters (the receptor sites are, after all, made of the stuff!). DHA from omega 3 fish oil will no doubt give added benefit to neurotransmitter enhancing nutrients/drugs, especially as receptor sites are made made of DHA too.
'Smart drugs' are only available with a doctors script, unless you want to risk sourcing your own supply from various pharmacy web sites.
Do bear in mind that even some nutrients are contraindicated with some conditions in high doses (higher than found naturally occuring in your diet), ie dont take DMAE if you suffer from bipolar/manic-depression as it can deepen a depressive phase. It should also NOT be taken by people with epilepsy, & is not reccommended for high histamine producers with mood disorders (sometimes refered to as 'Histadelics').
Just make sure you do your research first!I have found that in the long run cannabis creates an anxiety all of its own. Maybe some of your anxiety you have now is related to your previous pot smoking? I know much of mine sure is (GAD mainly).
Oh, and I stopped around mid 2001, though I must confess that I have been 'dabbling' with it again recently. Not heavily but enough to cause me plenty of worry! Time to find a Relapse Prevention Programme me thinks!
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