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Posted by morgan miller on July 13, 2011, at 18:59:51
Luteolin is turning out to be a potentially therapeutic compound for both mental health and other health issues. There is a wide range of beneficial effects of luteolin-enhances insulin sensitivity, reduces brain inflammation(microglial inflammation), reduces overall inflammation, anti-microbial, modulates the immune system and related inflammatory markers in a way beneficial to autoimmune disorders, anti-histamine, enhances GABA levels, and enhances dopamine. I am posting this here because I consider this to be a medical treatment that several here may be interested in. Lutimax appears to be the most potent of a few supplements containing luteolin on the market. I am doing a trial of Lutimax at the moment, splitting the dissolvable lozenges in half and dosing it 2 to 3 times a day. So far, I have actually noticed that I may be a bit more mellow and subdued at times than I would like. Maybe due to the effects on GABA and histamine??? I am hoping to restore any possible issues I've been having with microglial function and maybe target some possible inflammatory issues caused by a suspected autoimmune issue. I have also suspected the possibility of Lyme, The anti-microbial effects could be of some benefit if i do indeed have a chronic infection like Lyme.
Here is a study on Luteolin's effect on GABA receptors:
Posted by morgan miller on July 14, 2011, at 11:51:02
In reply to Luteolin, posted by morgan miller on July 13, 2011, at 18:59:51
Wow, I should not look at studies late at night when I am as tired as I was. It does not look like, at least from this study, that luteolin impacts GABA levels. It does however have good evidence backing the other potential benefits I listed. I will come back and post several studies if anyone is interested.
Sorry!!! lol
Posted by desolationrower on July 15, 2011, at 21:05:00
In reply to OOOPs!!!, posted by morgan miller on July 14, 2011, at 11:51:02
This study indicates it is a so-called 'monoamine transporter activator' which sounds like the same thing as tianeptine does, although for catecholamines as well.
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