Posted by MKB on November 13, 2004, at 20:21:38
In reply to Re: Tryptophan - Brain zaps???? HELP!, posted by jasmineneroli on November 13, 2004, at 19:14:09
I've had the "brain zaps" on L-Tryptophan. In fact, I had them when I first started taking it over 25 years ago. I guess I've gotten used to them. I always thought they were a sign my brain was doing something it needed to be doing. If it's a sign that something bad is going on, then I am in blissful ignorance. I've been back on the Tryptophan since 10/27/04, but I'm only taking 500 mg. as I stated before. I may go up to 1000 mg. if I started feeling down. I have been keeping a chart of my moods for about 4 weeks and I have to say they are more normal (even) since I've been on the Tryptophan. If I were you I would give the 1000 mg a chance to work before making any changes. The 1500 mg. seems like a lot to start off with. All of this I am telling you is only my opinion. I don't have any special knowledge other than what I've read online, especially at www.healthrecovery.com.
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