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Posted by linkadge on April 12, 2005, at 15:28:15
Going to try ginkgo (240mg) + melatonin (3mg) combination. Has anyone tried the two together ??
Linkadge
Posted by LOOPS on April 15, 2005, at 13:08:43
In reply to Going to try ginkgo + melatonin combination, posted by linkadge on April 12, 2005, at 15:28:15
Hi Linkadge -
what kind of effects does ginkgo have for you? Just interested if it provides energy and wellbeing at high dose. I always find my appetite is bigger on ginkgo and I can't take the energy after a few days.
I can't recall if I've done ginkgo and melatonin at the same time - but I probably have. Melatonin is a quick fix for me, and not too good a one at that - but it does seem to work for falling asleep.
Loops
Posted by linkadge on April 15, 2005, at 18:53:50
In reply to Re: Going to try ginkgo + melatonin combination, posted by LOOPS on April 15, 2005, at 13:08:43
Interstingly enough, ginkgo alone does have an effect on improving sleep archetecture. Perhaps due to its neuroendocrine effects.
The real key effect I am trying to get here is maximal 5-ht1a activation. Many doctors believe that the key effects of serotogenic medications are through activation of the 5-ht1a receptors.
Melatonin increases 5-ht1a receptor responsivness, and ginkgo acts as a fairly potent 5-ht1a agonist.
The first time I tried gingko, (before using any antidepressants) I noticed two things.
Less daytime anxiety (adrenaline surges,
worrying etc)Better sleep.
Linkadge
Posted by LOOPS on April 16, 2005, at 9:58:01
In reply to Re: Going to try ginkgo + melatonin combination, posted by linkadge on April 15, 2005, at 18:53:50
wow - seems it it just what you need then. Have you ever mixed the ginkgo with anything else - like gotu kola or siberian ginseng? I like these combinations. Gotu kola is quite useful for social situations as well for some reason.
Loops
Posted by linkadge on April 16, 2005, at 17:45:58
In reply to Re: Going to try ginkgo + melatonin combination, posted by LOOPS on April 16, 2005, at 9:58:01
Yes I heard that too. Gotu, and Ginger inhibit the release of some brain chemcial that is implicated in social phobia.
Linkadge
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