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Bud Dickman <g2b2l2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Jun 30, 5:17 am, Steve <nom...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > In article
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> > "Francis C." <francis.car...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > I have ADHD too. Theanine is great. Alpha-GPC is great. Tyrosine
is
> > > > probably the most directly helpful supplement, but can be too
> > > > stimulating if you take too much. You can add some b6 and sugar to
> > > > help Tyrosine get to your brain and convert to norepinephrine. I
like
> > > > Taurine too, it can supposidly modulate dopamine and might help
take
> > > > the edge off of stimulants. I usually take some vinpocetine, CoQ10
> > > > (both can increase dopamine, but it's probably negligible), and
> > > > Glutamine too.
> >
> > > > You might want to look in to deprenyl, but I found it too
stimulating
> > > > even at an extremely low dose. I might try a ridiculously low dose
> > > > some day.
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> > > > I keep meaning to try Centrophenoxine.
> >
> > > Thanks for your suggestions. I will definitely check out Theanine
and
> > > Alpha-GPC. Tyrosine didn't seem to have much effect for me, however
> > > eating cheese does. Strange.
> >
> > > To take the edge of stimulants I use Propranolol or Magnesium
> > > sometimes. I'll give Taurine a try.
> >
> > > I have used Deprenyl too. I'm not sure what to think of it. It
> > > certainly has an effect, but not really the desired effect. It
> > > metabolizes to L-methamphetamine, which is the "wrong" isomer for
ADD.
> > > However, the MAO effect seems a helpful against (mild) depression.
> >
> > > Grtz,
> > > Francis
> >
> > If you take enough Tyrosine, it will have an effect.- Hide quoted text
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> Definitely give acetyl-l-carnitine a try. I have add and overdid the
> use of Ritalin for years. It now gives me anxiety and sleepless
> nights.
Yes. There are some studies on it. It probably helps. I take a very
low dose, or else it gives me a headache.
http://pmid.us/adhd+carnitine
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