(with 15 g, orally with 150 mg iproniazid) "this was a daily treatment given to schizophrenic patients, tryptophan along with an antidepressant which is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Most showed marked changes such as an elevation in mood, an increased involvement with other people in their ward, and an increased extrovertism. A separate study of this composition with the addition of the amino acid L_methionine produced in about half of these patients a toxic or deliriod state." ...... Tryptophan, a natural and nutritionally essential amino-acid, is a centrally active intoxicant and sleep provider in man. It is converted metabolicaly to tryptamine, which is a little bit psychedelic. When administered with methionine (another amino-acid know to methylate things) it produces methylated tryptamines, the two best studied being N-methyltryptamine (NMT) and N,N-dimethytryptamine (DMT). The effects that result are hard to categorize, reflecting the the diagnostic state of the patient. But something happens. In short, tryptophan, alone or in combination with MAO inhibitors or methyl donors, is a fabulous tool for exploring brain function........... A quick Web search turned up some useful information relating to methionine (again without permission): The Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) One of the essential metabolic functions of the body is active methyl donation (cycle A). The active methylation donor is S-adenosyl- methionine (SAM), which is produced from methionine by the addition of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). After the methyl group has been donated (reaction 3), homocysteine remains. Because homocysteine has pro-oxidant properties (elevated levels are associated with cardio- vascular disease), it must be detoxified. Two separate mechanisms exist both of which are serine dependent. In the first (reaction 1), homocysteine is re-methylated by methyltetrahydrofolate (Me-THF, or "activated" folic acid) back to methionine, and the SAM cycle is closed. Under most circumstances, this should be the dominant pathway. In the second mechanism (reaction 2), homocysteine is combined with serine to form cystathionine which is split back apart (slightly differently) to yield cysteine and homoserine. This reaction depends on the enzyme cystathionine beta-synthase which opens up the SAM cycle and results in loss of methionine (and accumulation of cysteine). The restoration of the SAM cycle is not solely dependent on increasing serine levels. The folate cycle (cycle B) is essential to close the SAM cycle and keep methionine available for producing SAM. The folate cycle not only requires folic acid, but also vitamins B6 and B12, and NADH (a vitamin B3-containing reducing agent). NADH is now available as a dietary supplement in the US. So it appears that to be safe methionine should be taken in combination with vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid. Again on the down side I have read that methionine has GI side effects such as nausea. A safe MAOI could be Peganum harmala extract (harmine). With the exception of tryptophan all the other ingredients are available from health food stores.
Monday, October 3, 2016
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