There are several side effects that can occur while taking NeuroReplete as part of a plan to use amino acid therapy to improve neurotransmitter function. Part 1 of this series detailed the reasons behind and how to proper deal with GI upset/nausea and heartburn that may occur. Several other common side effects are listed below along with how to proper manage them. (more…)
NeuroReplete is a product that is often used in amino acid therapy to help restore proper neurotransmitter function. It contains 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and L-tyrosine along with the cofactors necessary to convert these amino acids into serotonin and dopamine, respectively. On occasion, a person taking NeuroReplete may experience some side effects. The most common are listed here along with the proper solution. Additional side effects are noted in Part 2 of this series. (more…)
D5 Mucuna 40% is a formula that is used in cases where additional dopamine support is needed. D5 Mucuna 40% provides a source of L-DOPA from the extract of a legume called mucuna pruriens, and provides an effective method to increase catecholamine (dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine) support in the system. (more…)
CysReplete is a formula that it often used in the course of amino acid therapy. It’s a very simple formula (it contains only L-cysteine, selenium and folate) with a very important purpose: to keep enough sulfur in the system and provide methyl-donors. These functions are fundamental to addressing the root causes of neurotransmitter dysfunction and to promote the proper production of neurotransmitters. (more…)
Almost every week I receive inquiries from people asking if they can use a mucuna product they found on the internet that claims to be standardized to 98% L-dopa. The easy answer is “NO”, as there are numerous issues with these products that makes them unacceptable substitutes during amino acid therapy. (more…)
