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Posted by linkadge on January 20, 2005, at 23:45:09
Caffiene depleates inositol. This is why coffee can make you feel grey if you drink it consistantly.
I tried taking coffee inositol. This is a fast acting mood brightener. The inositol also counteracts some of the anxiety from the coffee.
You should try it! Take about 500mg of inositol for ever cup.
This might be package deal psychosis but it is invigorating.
Linkadge
Posted by Mistermindmasta on January 20, 2005, at 23:45:09
In reply to coffee inositol (nice combo), posted by linkadge on January 19, 2005, at 11:04:13
> Caffiene depleates inositol. This is why coffee can make you feel grey if you drink it consistantly.
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> I tried taking coffee inositol. This is a fast acting mood brightener. The inositol also counteracts some of the anxiety from the coffee.
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> You should try it! Take about 500mg of inositol for ever cup.
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> This might be package deal psychosis but it is invigorating.
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> LinkadgeThat's interesting. I don't have inositol on me, but if anyone else does, it would be nice to hear some responses to see if this is true for other people!
Posted by linkadge on January 20, 2005, at 23:45:09
In reply to Re: coffee inositol (nice combo), posted by Mistermindmasta on January 19, 2005, at 11:27:26
I hope it doesn't poop out on me. It is wonderfull. Calming, energizing, almost a euphoriant. The inositol sweetens the coffee too as it is a isomer of glucose (or something)
Linkadge
Posted by Iansf on January 20, 2005, at 23:45:09
In reply to Re: coffee inositol (nice combo), posted by linkadge on January 19, 2005, at 16:16:22
> I hope it doesn't poop out on me. It is wonderfull. Calming, energizing, almost a euphoriant. The inositol sweetens the coffee too as it is a isomer of glucose (or something)
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How long did the feeling last? And did it have any negative aspects such as dizziness, loss of coordination, etc.?John
Posted by linkadge on January 20, 2005, at 23:45:09
In reply to Re: coffee inositol (nice combo), posted by Iansf on January 19, 2005, at 17:53:34
It seemed to last a few hours (around 3) with three a day, I noticed a seemingly sustained mood.
I normally experience significant caffiene crash, but I seemed to have avoided this. It is a warmer feeling than caffiene alone, and more bright. Inositol acts as a second messenger to the dopamine system.
Linkadge
Posted by Colleen D. on January 20, 2005, at 23:45:10
In reply to coffee inositol (nice combo), posted by linkadge on January 19, 2005, at 11:04:13
Posted by LOOPS on January 22, 2005, at 19:35:04
In reply to I have inositol and I will try it! (nm) » linkadge, posted by Colleen D. on January 19, 2005, at 20:08:20
Hi -
doesn't coffee use up thiamin as well?
If I drink some I take B1 tablets and I remain calm - seems to help. I'll have to try the inositol though - good one!
Loops
Posted by Jai Narayan on January 22, 2005, at 22:08:32
In reply to Inositol and coffee, posted by LOOPS on January 22, 2005, at 19:35:04
So you put the inositol right into the coffee?
any particular brand?
I take it it's powdered.
open a cap?
I hope I check back for this answer.
I'm almost never at this site.
Jai Narayan
Posted by lotus on January 23, 2005, at 0:34:40
In reply to Inositol and coffee, posted by LOOPS on January 22, 2005, at 19:35:04
I've found tryptophan and inositol to have good effect.I take 12 grams of inositol and about a gram of tryptophan per day.
Posted by KaraS on January 23, 2005, at 0:56:36
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee, posted by lotus on January 23, 2005, at 0:34:40
> I've found tryptophan and inositol to have good effect.I take 12 grams of inositol and about a gram of tryptophan per day.
What does the inositol do for you and how do you take it (mixed in with something or in capsules)?
Posted by lotus on January 23, 2005, at 14:43:31
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee » lotus, posted by KaraS on January 23, 2005, at 0:56:36
It primarily calms my anxiety and obsessive worry,things that used to bother me like being totally self concious when socializing with others and just being self concious in general have been reduced significantly,and I've always had a problem with obsessive worry,which has also been reduced,I'm alot more relaxed now.I'll also point out that I take fish oil and a multi,but it wasn't until I started the inositol that significant relief began,hopefully it will last for as long as I take it.I've heard that people who've done this get relief until they stop,then all the symptoms come back,so this may be a long term thing.
As far as mixing,I buy the bulk powder and mix 6 grams twice a day in warm water.I don't know if you've tried this,but expect alot of gastro problems at first,such as excessive gas and some diarreah,but the body eventually adapts.
Posted by linkadge on January 23, 2005, at 21:48:30
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee, posted by lotus on January 23, 2005, at 14:43:31
Inositols itself (for me) is calming but not sedating in the least. It really seems to attune the sences.
The inositol (about 500mg per cup) tames the caffiene anxiety, and really seems to accentuate the improved mood, and cognative gain of a cup of coffee.
Just my experience
Linkadge
Posted by KaraS on January 24, 2005, at 1:03:58
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee, posted by lotus on January 23, 2005, at 14:43:31
Posted by jasmineneroli on January 28, 2005, at 0:17:54
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee, posted by linkadge on January 23, 2005, at 21:48:30
Link
I think you are on to something here! I tried 250mg of Inositol with my morning coffee for 2 days in a row and I felt both calm and energized.Then I added Inositol (further 250mg) to my night time supps (which is now a huge list!) and I slept better than I've done for weeks.....and no night sweats......any explanation for that (the absence of sweats)????
Thank you so much for the suggestion :)
Jas
p.s. I've got a bit of headache the last few days, is Inositol known to cause headaches???
Posted by corafree on February 6, 2005, at 21:29:08
In reply to Re: coffee inositol (nice combo), posted by linkadge on January 19, 2005, at 18:59:48
Identify 'caffeine crash'! Coffee w/o anxiety onset which peaks to agoraphobia; tks for great post.
How purchase if don't have scale? Do ya' mix w/ coffee, then brew; or, take 250 or 500 before drink? Sorry, forgotten specifics.
Anyone tried Frangelica, order @ 1-800-627-0309. It's the best I've ever tested (full flavored medium roast light weight)!
P doesn't like benzos!
All the best Linkadge ..
cf = multivite/min, Bs, Oils, calcium/D/mag, glucosamine
Posted by corafree on February 8, 2005, at 21:14:58
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee, posted by linkadge on January 23, 2005, at 21:48:30
Linkadge:
Picked up inositol (only form found was choline-inositol 500mg each, oh, w/ pantothenic acid.
Just brewed some coffee.
Took a tab. Am I doing this right?
Pls respond?! Tks cf
Posted by linkadge on February 8, 2005, at 23:24:35
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee » linkadge, posted by corafree on February 8, 2005, at 21:14:58
Yeah, Inositol itself is a sugar and is sweet. I just drop a pill in the coffee and disolve it. But drinking coffee and taking a supplement would probably be equivlant.
Linkadge
Posted by Willyee on February 9, 2005, at 0:35:25
In reply to coffee inositol (nice combo), posted by linkadge on January 19, 2005, at 11:04:13
> Caffiene depleates inositol. This is why coffee can make you feel grey if you drink it consistantly.
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> I tried taking coffee inositol. This is a fast acting mood brightener. The inositol also counteracts some of the anxiety from the coffee.
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> You should try it! Take about 500mg of inositol for ever cup.
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> This might be package deal psychosis but it is invigorating.
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I see this thread has become nice and long.....i was thinking of trying inositol myself.
My question is i see a lot of talk about it`s synergy with coffee......i dont drink coffe but i do take caffine pills....would the same basic concept appy here do you think....will the two still work well togther?
Posted by corafree on February 9, 2005, at 12:03:37
In reply to Re: Inositol and coffee, posted by linkadge on February 8, 2005, at 23:24:35
Did it, done it, it helps a lot! Tks cf
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