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Posted by FrequentFryer on May 17, 2013, at 5:46:59
Hi All.
I was wondering if any of you would know know now I am off GABA related drugs would things like Valerian, L-theanine, l- Glutamine, KAVA, taurine or anything help replenish my diminished gaba. I have researched it a bit and know one seems to know. Maybe time and healthy diet is the only way.
Any advice much appreciated.Regards.
Posted by Prefect on May 17, 2013, at 20:37:16
In reply to Vitamins to speed up GABA recovery., posted by FrequentFryer on May 17, 2013, at 5:46:59
May I ask what you were taking and for what condition?
Posted by Frequent Fryer on May 21, 2013, at 20:30:45
In reply to Re: Vitamins to speed up GABA recovery., posted by Prefect on May 17, 2013, at 20:37:16
> May I ask what you were taking and for what condition?
Baclofen and Clonazapam.
I had to stop them both because my dosages were getting to high. Now I don't feel so good.
Posted by Frequent Fryer on May 21, 2013, at 20:32:34
In reply to Re: Vitamins to speed up GABA recovery., posted by Frequent Fryer on May 21, 2013, at 20:30:45
I was thinking along the lines of.
Valerian, L-theanine, l- Glutamine, KAVA, taurine.Especially L-Glutamine
Posted by gadchik on May 22, 2013, at 17:44:55
In reply to Re: Vitamins to speed up GABA recovery., posted by Frequent Fryer on May 21, 2013, at 20:32:34
A poster on here gave advice about regenerating gaba receptors, Im sorry, I dont remember the name, but I wrote down some things from their post:
B vits-B6,niacinimide(not niacin),thiamine,avoid folic acid, low dose magnesium,low dose 5 htp(5-10mg),avoid caffeinated coffee, and sugar. Diet heavy on proteins, raw/slightly cooked veggies, some fruits(berries,granny smith apples),small amt dark choc daily.
Posted by joe schmoe on May 26, 2013, at 10:04:42
In reply to Vitamins to speed up GABA recovery., posted by FrequentFryer on May 17, 2013, at 5:46:59
> Hi All.
> I was wondering if any of you would know know now I am off GABA related drugs would things like Valerian, L-theanine, l- Glutamine, KAVA, taurine or anything help replenish my diminished gaba. I have researched it a bit and know one seems to know. Maybe time and healthy diet is the only way.
> Any advice much appreciated.
>
> Regards.
I was on clonazepam for about ten years, and stopped it about 11 weeks ago. Still going through withdrawal symtoms, which I expect to continue for some time.I would be surprised if there was any cure but time. I don't think withdrawals are caused by low GABA, so much as changes in receptors and gene expression that occur on benzos.
I think alcohol can give some short term relief, but it might slow down the healing process. Sometimes though all that matters is being able to enjoy your evenings once in a while, and avoid relapse.
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