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Posted by Dan Perkins on December 22, 2004, at 15:18:02
Just started tryptophan a couple of days ago. I am following a protocal from Bio-Recovery Inc, which is the company that I ordered the supplements from. Could anyone tell me approximately how long it takes before I should feel some effect from the Tryptophan?
Also, any comments on this pill schedule:
Tryptophan (500mg per capsule)
- 2 capsules, 1/2 hour b/f breakfast
- 2 capsules, 1 hour b/f lunch
- 2 capsules, bedtimeB-Complex
- 2 capsules, with breakfast
- 2 capsules, with dinnerVitamin C (725mg per capsule)
- 1 capsule, with breakfast
- 1 capsule, with dinnerInositol Powder (5g per scoop)
- 1 scoop, with breakfast
- 1 scoop, with dinnerB-3 Niacin (no flush, 430mg per capsule)
- 1 capsule, with lunch
Posted by cherylann on December 22, 2004, at 21:32:58
In reply to Tryptophan - how long to take effect?, posted by Dan Perkins on December 22, 2004, at 15:18:02
I can't tell you from personal experience, as I haven't started l-tryptophan yet.
I am reading a book called The Mood Cure and the author says that some people experience positive effects within hours, while some people it takes a few days. Are you feeling any different? How about side effects. From what your post says, it sounds like you're taking a lot of tryptophan.
I'm sure others will have more and better advice for you.
best wishes,
cherylann
Posted by Dan Perkins on December 22, 2004, at 22:09:41
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - how long to take effect?, posted by cherylann on December 22, 2004, at 21:32:58
Not really feeling any different yet, but no side effects either.
> Are you feeling any different? How about side effects. From what your post says, it sounds like you're taking a lot of tryptophan.
>
Posted by ed_uk on December 23, 2004, at 7:40:28
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - how long to take effect?, posted by Dan Perkins on December 22, 2004, at 22:09:41
Hi Dan,
If the tryptophan doesn't work on it's own will you consider combining it with an antidepressant?
Ed.
Posted by Dan Perkins on December 23, 2004, at 8:37:53
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - how long to take effect? » Dan Perkins, posted by ed_uk on December 23, 2004, at 7:40:28
If the tryptophan doesn't work at all, I see no reason to continue taking it. I'm planning to give it a few weeks, and if it doesn't work at all I will discontinue tryptophan and go back to Parnate.
I'm not sure what I will do if I get a partial effect from the tryptophan.
> If the tryptophan doesn't work on it's own will you consider combining it with an antidepressant?
>
> Ed.
Posted by ed_uk on December 23, 2004, at 14:39:44
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - how long to take effect?, posted by Dan Perkins on December 23, 2004, at 8:37:53
Hi,
Tryptophan (Optimax) is available on prescription in the UK but it's only approved for use in combination with an antidepressant. Perhaps it really would be useful to combine it with an AD if it didn't work on its own.
Ed.
Posted by jujube on December 23, 2004, at 15:07:14
In reply to Tryptophan - how long to take effect?, posted by Dan Perkins on December 22, 2004, at 15:18:02
Dan,
Have a look at this post by Larry:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20041123/msgs/427152.html
He mentions that taking tryptophan on an empty stomach with a glass of fruit juice (the fruit juice (a carb) would cause insulin to drive the tryptophan to the brain). Might be worth a try.
Good luck to you.
Tamara
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 23, 2004, at 20:45:33
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - how long to take effect?, posted by cherylann on December 22, 2004, at 21:32:58
> I am reading a book called The Mood Cure and the author says that some people experience positive effects within hours, while some people it takes a few days...
I'd just like to plug the double double quotes feature at this site:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#amazon
The first time anyone refers to a book, movie, or music without using this option, I post this to try to make sure he or she at least knows about it. It's just an option, though, and doesn't *have* to be used. If people *choose* not to use it, I'd be interested why not, but I'd like that redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020918/msgs/7717.html
Thanks!
Bob
Posted by oxcart on January 7, 2005, at 16:59:48
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - how long to take effect? » Dan Perkins, posted by jujube on December 23, 2004, at 15:07:14
Dan, I have taken L-trypophan for years. It stoped my depression almost imediatly. The sugar or fruit juice mixture works well. But, If you have a glass of wine once and a while-try a scoop of tryp. mixed in with the wine. That really gets it into your system. Good luck
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