Posted by Larry Hoover on November 22, 2003, at 7:51:57
In reply to L-Theanine »All Irritable PBabblers » Larry Hoover, posted by Ron Hill on November 20, 2003, at 1:08:37
> Lar,
Ron, I'm *so* glad to see you posting again.
> I’m obtaining good results by taking 400 mg/day of l-theanine to treat my dysphoric mood states (i.e.; extreme irritability). As you know, these dysphoric mood states are associated with my bipolar II disorder. I started the l-theanine trial only about a month ago, so it’s too early to speculate regarding long term efficacy. But so far I like it.
You're leading the pack with your experiments, dude. <high five>
> L-theanine releases GABA and dopamine, and lowers cortisol. The GABA provides pretty good relief for my dysphoric mood states and the (small?) dopamine release partially treats the low motivation associated with the atypical depressive component of my bipolar disorder. For me, the dopamine effect from l-theanine is not nearly as profound as the initial dopamine effect I experienced with ENADA NADH. However, I have a hunch that the l-theanine is going to be sustainable over the long-term whereas, as you know, I had to discontinue ENADA NADH after five months of good results.
It's not so great for me any more. Good, not so profoundly great.
> I mention all this for two main reasons. First, I wonder if l-theanine might help your CFS via the added dopamine release.A tip like that, I'm not going to ignore.
> In my mind’s eye, I see you as a rather even tempered individual, and if true, you might not need the GABA aspects of l-theanine.
I've got PTSD too, Ron. GABA aspects be good.
> Do you ever struggle with irritability (flash rage) or extreme frustration?
I get cranky. Sustained irritability.
> Have you ever tried L-theanine?
Not yet. (I love the word yet. It is really an empowering word.)
> Second, I want to post these preliminary positive anecdotal results in case it might benefit other people on this board who struggle with dysphoric mood swings.
You be da bomb.
> Here is a pretty good article on l-theanine. It is taken from a vendor site (which I know you love),This one seems to be an exception....
> but the information is good and the best part is that the references are hot-linked to the PubMed abstracts. I think you’ll approve;
Yup. ;-)
> take a look:
>
> http://www.lifelinknet.com/siteResources/ArchivePages/Theanine-Sharpe.asp#fn27
>
> Hope things are well with you in the Great White North.They'd be weller if it didn't get so dang cold.
Hope things are good for you in the sunny south.
> In case anyone is wondering about my current medication/supplement cocktail, here it is:
>
> 300 mg/day Lithobid
> 300 mg/day St. John’s Wort (Kira brand name)You *may* consider dose-adjustment there (if you haven't already).
> 400 mg/day L-theanine
> Small pocket-full of vitamins per day
> Three teaspoons of Carlson’s Fish Oil per day
>
> -- RonGood to see your post, buddy.
Lar
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