[Kerryneedhelp]

Hi I'm new to this place and have never done anything like this before so here goes: I'm 29 and suffer with pmt I have a copper coil. I recently started taking some supplements to help with this. Firstly I'd like to know if the supplements I'm taking are ok to take together. I take evening primrose oil 1300mg, vitamin e 400iu, omega 3,6 and 9 and magnesium ok which are a multi vitamin that contain vit b, colic acid and zinc ect that help women with their monthly cycle. I also take 5htp 50mg or 100mg or 100 mg per day and i take all these in the morning when I wake up. These supplements make me feel great, I'm not tired and no pmt the only thing is my sex drive has gone. There are 2 new things I wanted to add to my morning supplement GABA and how much would I take? And also a amino acid multi vit as I have recently given up red meat, pls can someone tell me if I'm ok taking all these vits at the same time??? Thanks Kerry

[mrsD]

Most supplements do not have special requirements.

Oils should be taken with food.

B12 alone in high dose should be taken on an empty stomach.

Most people find B-complex is best taken in the morning because it is energizing.

But many things can be taken as you like, unless you notice something that indicates otherwise. You say you think yours are working? So then you are getting the benefits of them.

I really can't say about GABA... this supplement is iffy orally.
Some say it works some, others not. That would be up to you.

What is important is to drink enough water daily and make sure you have normal kidney functions.

[Dr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Kerryneedhelp

There are 2 new things I wanted to add to my morning supplement GABA and how much would I take?

Hi Kerryneedhelp,

If I may ask, have you been tested for GABA levels, and what is it that you're looking/hoping to get from the GABA?

Doc

[mrsD]

Rather than taking a amino acid capsule/supplement, I'd recommend using a quality Whey powder. You can make smoothies out of Whey and add fruit or flax oil or lecithin as you choose. Protein is a macro nutrient (food), and needs to be consumed in larger quantities than capsules provide. Vitamins and minerals are classed as micronutrients, and can be delivered in tablet and capsule form.
If you don't want to use Whey, then a soy isolate protein is available also.
If you don't want to invest in large containers of whey protein, I've found WalMart carries smaller jars of the various types, so you can experiment that way with less cost.

Here is a very good article on GABA... note that increasing serotonin will increase GABA.

http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/news/GABA.html