Posted by Sarah T. on March 29, 2005, at 0:57:41
In reply to Re: Magnesium survey, posted by Mistermindmasta on March 28, 2005, at 23:51:02
> > > Glycine is a co-agonist of the NMDA receptor that glutamate often binds to. As I recall, increasing activity at this receptor might promote an increase in certain cognitive functions. Glycine is being tested as an add-on to antipsychotic meds for schizophrenia.
Hi. Thanks for the information. I have to say that I'm quite surprised that it would be an agonist. I thought I remembered reading some threads here on NMDA antagonists, and Magnesium was listed. So, would you say that magnesium glycinate is a combination of an NMDA agonist and antagonist? I want to use magnesium primarily for the relaxation it provides at night.
poster:Sarah T.
thread:476058
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20050323/msgs/477040.html