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Originally Posted by MindshareHealth
Thanks mrsD, you really know a lot about supplements!
I've been thinking about trying Inositol and will probably order some this week.
FYI re: NeuroOptimizer, I only take 2 and feel a big difference.
re: Tryptophan - be very careful - if you are taking anti-depressants you should probably not take it. There is the possibility of Seratonin sydrome, especially if you take it along with SSRIs. In fact my Lexapro has a warning specifically about Tryptophan.
If I was NOT taking any depression meds however, I would definitely give
L-tryptophan or 5HTP a try before getting on meds.
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The warnings about SSRIs and tryptophan are slowly changing.
The blanket warnings for the general population remain in place, because SSRIs are serious drugs and should be used with caution. But some doctors (esp in Europe) are using l-tryptophan with antidepressants now to reduce doses of the drugs.
This is done with medical supervision.
Some people with mild to moderate depression can avoid use of SSRIs altogether with proper attention to nutrients that work in the brain. Folic acid, and DHA (a fatty acid) and l-typtophan, B6 etc may not even need an SSRI.
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