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Posted by SLS on March 26, 2005, at 9:58:17
Does anyone have experience with acetyl-L-carnitine? My doctor recommended it to treat the anergia component of my bipolar depression. I know that it is sometimes chosen to treat CFS.
I'm not sure how much to take. I've seen studies that used 2 grams a day. Expensive.
Any comments?
Thanks.
- Scott
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:33:29
In reply to Acetyl-L-carnitine - bipolar depression?, posted by SLS on March 26, 2005, at 9:58:17
> Does anyone have experience with acetyl-L-carnitine? My doctor recommended it to treat the anergia component of my bipolar depression. I know that it is sometimes chosen to treat CFS.
>
> I'm not sure how much to take. I've seen studies that used 2 grams a day. Expensive.
>
> Any comments?
>
> Thanks.
>
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> - ScottNot so expensive here:
http://www.easycart.net/BeyondACenturyInc./Amino_Acids_single.html#0137
Your doctor is staying abreast of some good, but fringe (i.e. less conventional) research. Yes, this can be a very effective supplement. No, there is little (if any) risk from trying it.
If you buy the bulk, it has a sharp acetic acid odour....it is a fragile chemical, and should be kept dry (make sure it has a dessicant), and in a dark cool place. Tightly closed, in the fridge, for example.
Lar
Posted by SLS on April 2, 2005, at 20:45:52
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-carnitine - bipolar depression? » SLS, posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:33:29
I've decided to go with carnitine 1500mg and folic acid 1600mcg and B-Complex 50.
Not that I really know what I'm doing...
:-)
- Scott
Posted by SLS on April 3, 2005, at 22:11:26
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-carnitine - bipolar depression? » SLS, posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:33:29
Is it necessary to take carnitine three times a day, or can I take it all at once in the morning?
I would also be curious what you think of using folic acid at a dosage of 1600mcg per day?
Thanks.
- Scott
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 9, 2005, at 16:00:08
In reply to Re: Acetyl-L-carnitine - bipolar depression? » Larry Hoover, posted by SLS on April 3, 2005, at 22:11:26
> Is it necessary to take carnitine three times a day, or can I take it all at once in the morning?
I really don't know how necessary it is to space it out. I don't. One morning smoothie, with all the weird stuff in it, is how I do it (when I do do it). I'm not good at remembering to take my goodies.
> I would also be curious what you think of using folic acid at a dosage of 1600mcg per day?
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> Thanks.
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> - ScottThat's a pretty high dose. I wouldn't stay at that level, but it can be used for acute treatment. I.e. a specific, folate-sensitive deficiency/defect has been identified.
Lar
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