Posted by Jakeman on February 5, 2005, at 0:25:12
In reply to Re: Glutamate and social anxiety, posted by Phillipa on February 4, 2005, at 18:33:51
I am not a bio-chemist and don't have a clear understanding of the various glutmate-glutamine-glutamic acid mechanisms of action. But I have found that L-glutamine supplementation reduces my anxiety and make me more pro-social, usually. There are a lot of pro and con statements on the web about its use...I expect it depends on one's individual biochemistry and finding the right balance. There are several case reports of glutamine helping depression and anxiety for people who are in a lot of stress and/or have alcohol and sugar cravings. Perhaps they need the extra "brain fuel."
Here's a couple of links along this line:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20040928/msgs/403538.html
(any comments mmb if your're around?)http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/esparza1.html
Jake
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