Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Dr Weil missed an amino acid that is also very helpful.... SAM-e. mjh In a message dated 8/16/03 5:01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, angelprincessjo writes: > Tyrosine for Depression? JoAnn Guest Aug 16, 2003 13:53 PDT > > > Today's Question > Recently a friend who used to take Saint-John's-wort found even greater > relief from depression with the amino acid tyrosine. Can you tell me > what you know about tyrosine for depression? > > -- Anonymous > > Today's Answer > > Tyrosine (actually L-tyrosine) is a precursor of the neurotransmitters > norepinephrine and dopamine. > > Taking tyrosine on an empty stomach may > cause an increase in norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, which can > lead to increased energy, alertness and improved moods, thus relieving > depression. > > Unlike Saint-John's-wort, which can take two months to work, > and prescription antidepressants, which probably won't kick in for about > six weeks, tyrosine works very quickly. > > However, it can raise blood pressure in some people, so therefore must > be used cautiously by people with hypertension. > > Another amino acid, phenylalanine, is likewise a precursor of > norepinephrine and dopamine that can be used to treat depression (with > the same caution about its effects on blood pressure). > > In the past I've recommended trying a mixture of D-phenylalanine and > L-phenylalanine for depression in a combination, known as DLPA. > > The mixture is less likely to raise blood pressure than the straight > L-form and can be used as part of a broader regimen to treat depression. > > The first thing in the morning (about an hour before breakfast) take > 1,500 milligrams of DLPA, 100 milligrams of vitamin B-6, 500 milligrams > of vitamin C plus a piece of fruit or small glass of juice. > Make sure you're not using any over-the-counter or prescription drugs > that can contribute to depression. > > These include all antihistamines, tranquilizers, sleeping > pills and narcotics. If DLPA doesn't help, try L-tyrosine in the same > way. > > On the whole, I suggest including more freshly grown organic fruits and > vegetables in your diet to help break out of depression. > > Be especially careful about alcohol and recreational drugs including > cocaine, amphetamines, " downers, " narcotics and marijuana. > > Although they may provide a temporary sense of relief, if used > regularly, they're likely to increase depression to dangerous levels. > > Addiction to coffee and others forms of caffeine can also interfere with > normal moods and make depression worse. > > Be sure to get regular, physical exercise -- 45 minutes of aerobic > activity most days -- itself an antidepressant. > > http://www.drweil.com > > > JoAnn Guest > mrsjo- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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