Posted by jujube on December 21, 2004, at 14:11:49
In reply to Re: Naturally modifying MAO-B, posted by Mistermindmasta on December 21, 2004, at 13:43:36
> > I understand that SJW, and Ginkgo have mild MAO-B inhibiting properties. Are there any vitamins, minerals, or other herbs which have an effect on MAO-B ?
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> Certain studies showed that Kava inhibited MAO-B. If I had to determine whether I "felt" like this was true from my personal experience of kava and knowledge of the effects of MAO-B inhibition, I'd say that Kava does indeed have this effect, but only in higher doses. If not, I cannot determine what causes the increased energy and motivation that I feel after 3 or 4 days of about 300 - 400 mg lactones / day.
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> Rhodiola might inhibit MAO-B, but the studies are not very legit, so who knows.
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>In the lengthy literature I got when I purchased Rhodiola, it says that Rhodiola does not inhibit, but balances momoamine oxidase and aldehyde dehydrogenase, which are the two enzymes responsible for limiting the production of serotonin in the brain. It goes on to say that it is not an MAO inhibitor, such as St. John's Wort or any of the pharmaceutical MAO inhibiting drugs.
I just start using Rhodiola (2 days ago), but it is too early to says whether it has an effect (either positive or negative) yet. About a week ago, I also added 7.5 mg of NADH (3 - 4 times a week) and 250 mg of DMAE. I will likely increase the dose of NADH to 10 mg next week. I have noticed positive effects on motivation, energy and mood when I added these two natural supplements. Whether these positive effects will be sustained in the long term is something to be seen.
Tamara
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