Posted by nolvas on November 2, 2006, at 16:39:08
In reply to Re: resveratrol improves lifespan, makes you manic, posted by nolvas on November 2, 2006, at 16:30:30
Some more info on COMT >
Catechol-O-Methyltransferase is a type of (endogenous) Transmethylase Transferase Enzyme. It is present in most body tissues.
Biological Function of COMT >Nervous System
COMT catalyzes the metabolism of various Catecholamines to their metabolic products for excretion via the Urine:
- Caution: excessive metabolism of Catecholamines by COMT can cause the depletion of Catecholamines.
- COMT catalyzes the conversion of Adrenaline to Metanephrine.
- COMT catalyzes the conversion of Dopamine to 3-Methoxytyramine.- COMT catalyzes the conversion of Norepinephrine to Normetanephrine.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of COMT >Amino Acids
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is a cofactor for COMT.
Minerals
Magnesium is a cofactor for COMT. < hmm that's interesting
These Substances may Inhibit the Excessive Activity of COMT >
Polyphenols
Quercetin may inhibit COMT.
These Herbs may Inhibit the Excessive Activity COMT >
Green Tea may inhibit COMT (due to the Tea Polyphenols content of Green Tea).
Saint John’s Wort may inhibit the excessive destruction of Catecholamines by COMT.
Siberian Ginseng may inhibit COMT.
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