Posted by maniz on May 11, 2001, at 13:08:23
In reply to Tyrosine questions, posted by tresni on May 10, 2001, at 15:40:14
Hi tresni,
You might want to consider N-acetyl-L-tyrosine, which is more expensive but more bioavailable. www.sourcenaturals.com has a formula with acetyl-l-tyrosine, B6 and folic acid.
As tyrosine converts to thyroid hormones, I would check for low thyroid. You can use the Barnes method of testing underarm temp upon awakening, I know it works from experience.
For ADD you can try DMAE (cheap and safe). It is a mild stimulant. Takes a week or two to make effect. It is a choline precursor. caution if hypertensive.
If tolerance develope you can try rest periods or inositol (an´t remember the URL I read)
Also, dl-phenylalanine is reported to help, I am not sure.
I do not know how all these can interact with your medication.
Good luck
> This is my first time posting, and I have really appreciated reading everyone's valuable input and experiences. To avoid the risk
> of putting everyone to sleep, I'll try to sum up my situation briefly. I have suffered from mild depression much of my life. (I don't
> have the blues, I have the blahs). I self medicated with methamphetamine for 10 years. 6 months ago I quit & decided to seek
> professional help instead. I was diagnosed with inattentive type ADD. I was put on (and currently take) Ritalin and Concerta.
> They do help. Without them I feel more depressed, disinterested and brain-dead. About a week ago I began taking the amino
> acid l-tyrosine (800mg 1 hour before breakfast & lunch) in addition to Concerta & Ritalin. I have already noticed positive
> results. I have learned a lot about l-tyrosine so far but still have these unanswered questions:
> 1. How long does someone have to take l-tyrosine to experience the maximum effectiveness?
> 2. Is there a limit to how long someone should take l-tyrosine?
> 3. Does a tolerance develop?
> 4. What is the most effective daily dosage?
> 5. Is it O.K. to take l-tyrosine with methylphenidate?
> Thank You So Much for any input!!!
> Tresni
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