Posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 30, 2003, at 7:13:34
In reply to What supp.s can you recommend for more norep/dop , posted by loolot on September 29, 2003, at 21:19:00
DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA) is a wonderful supplement for this. It is very useful for depression and pain especially -- in the body, phenylalanine transforms partly into tyrosine (as well as phenethylamine, the endogenous brain chemical also known as the chocolate amphetamine). Tyrosine hydroxylizes into l-dopa, which becomes dopamine. Dopamine, in turn, becomes norepinephrine. While it may seem tyrosine would be more appropriate, IMHO, phenylalanine is many times more useful. D-phenylalanine actually causes release of endorphins within the brain, binding to opiate receptors. This explains its wonderful painkilling properties (which I personally can attest to). The l-phenylalanine is more of a stimulant it seems. Each isomer is available separately as well, but the DL form is far superior to either taken alone, I think. It should be taken on an empty stomach (500-1,000mg three times a day seems to be pretty common), and ideally should be supplemented with a B-complex vitamin, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. I wouldn't mess with yohimbine considering the detrimental effects it potentially could have.
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