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I posted this in the depression and bipolar forums but maybe someone here has some insight...
Has anyone tried the following?
L-Theanine
L-Theanine is a non-essential amino acid and glutamic acid analog and becoming an increasingly popular supplement due to some of its unique and almost amazing properties. L-Theanine can cross the blood brain barrier and hence has psychoactive properties and is found in carmellia sinesis, the tea plant. Green tea is felt to have the greatest concentration of L-Theanine.
L-Theanine can improve mood, reduce stress and help focus and particularly when working with caffeine. Moreover, individuals taking Theanine also showed improved alpha wave activity, the activity present when you are alert but not stressed and for most people the most desirable awake state.
SAMe
1) Osteoarthritis
There have been a number of studies on the effectiveness of SAMe in the treatment of osteoarthritis. SAMe appears to diminish osteoarthritis pain as effectively as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. It appears to be well-tolerated.
2) Depression
There have been a number of studies on the use of SAMe for depression. It has been hypothesized that SAMe increases the availaibility of neurotransmitter serotonin and dopamine.
3) Liver disease
Some evidence suggests that SAMe may help people with liver disease. Preliminary research suggests it may help to normalize liver enzyme levels and help with cholestasis.
I am taking both of these and Omega 3-6-9...with my doctors approval and advice. I was taking Tramadol for pain, and he wanted to get me off of that and to try other medications/supplements to see if he could help my pain and boost my immune system(without having to take intravenous medication). We are going to try this combo in addition to my seroquel and lexapro and a gel for pain named Voltaren. So far it has been doing a pretty good job on the pain and I feel very mellow after taking the supplements...just wondering if anyone else has tried any of these?
Thanks...ATO.
Has anyone tried the following?
L-Theanine
L-Theanine is a non-essential amino acid and glutamic acid analog and becoming an increasingly popular supplement due to some of its unique and almost amazing properties. L-Theanine can cross the blood brain barrier and hence has psychoactive properties and is found in carmellia sinesis, the tea plant. Green tea is felt to have the greatest concentration of L-Theanine.
L-Theanine can improve mood, reduce stress and help focus and particularly when working with caffeine. Moreover, individuals taking Theanine also showed improved alpha wave activity, the activity present when you are alert but not stressed and for most people the most desirable awake state.
SAMe
1) Osteoarthritis
There have been a number of studies on the effectiveness of SAMe in the treatment of osteoarthritis. SAMe appears to diminish osteoarthritis pain as effectively as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. It appears to be well-tolerated.
2) Depression
There have been a number of studies on the use of SAMe for depression. It has been hypothesized that SAMe increases the availaibility of neurotransmitter serotonin and dopamine.
3) Liver disease
Some evidence suggests that SAMe may help people with liver disease. Preliminary research suggests it may help to normalize liver enzyme levels and help with cholestasis.
I am taking both of these and Omega 3-6-9...with my doctors approval and advice. I was taking Tramadol for pain, and he wanted to get me off of that and to try other medications/supplements to see if he could help my pain and boost my immune system(without having to take intravenous medication). We are going to try this combo in addition to my seroquel and lexapro and a gel for pain named Voltaren. So far it has been doing a pretty good job on the pain and I feel very mellow after taking the supplements...just wondering if anyone else has tried any of these?
Thanks...ATO.
Is SAMe a compound, or brand?
The Ltheanine sounds promising as well.
I've begun to consider natural supplements in hopes of reducing opiate doses.
I've mentioned it before..but..have you heard about how bad artificial sweetners are for us..in particular aspertame?
I think that fits with this topic..more of a what you shouldn't than what you should..
But all good info to have.
Thanks, ATO
Careful....tramadol can cause seritonin syndrome when crossed with phyc meds....look on the Internet at experiences with "same" just because these things are so called "natural" supplements doesn't mean they are safe for everyone just as prescribed meds.
Sounds to me like your Doc thinks you don't need pain meds. I hope you are experiencing less pain, that you have a second opinion on long term effects of the phyc meds you are on.
My intention in writing this is of honest concern. I don't mean to upset you. Please always get second or third opinions.....the truth is you are being told what one prescription med has the potential to do to your organs while not telling you Doctors simply have no way of telling you long term effects of prescribed meds for your " brain".
In respect and hope for your pain relief. :)
SAMe is a supplement, jc. link below. still unknown interactions though.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/400357-sam-e-supplement-information/