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[luv2increase]

I used to take niacin daily. Each pill was 250mg. I would flush on only a quarter of the pill. What does that mean? That is what I ended up taking a day I believe. I don't take it anymore though. Does it mean that I have high histamine levels? Is that why I notice an improvement on sam-e?

Sam-e is the leading anti-depressant in Europe. I've also read that 75% of the population would benefit with sam-e because they are under-methylators.

Deducing from this, I believe that the majority of the population would benefit from its use.

[ortcloud]

Can one actually be tested for neurotransmitter levels?

Stephen

You could get a urine organic acid test from a lab like great smokies (or is it great plains). It is a urine test that shows spillover of
spent neurotransmitters and cangive you an idea of your levels. Also good for many other things like showing krebs cycle
intermediates to show if you have a partial block in your krebs cycle, also some indicators of glutahtione levels and other
interesting indicators.

[jackinbox]

Wellbutrin lifted my adhd-induced depression in one day. It's good for the inattentive type since it give you a lot of energy.

[dannov]

I hate to say it, but ephedra will provide you with some intense energy and focus.

worst advice ever

I only speak from experience bruthuh.

Let's just say this--I had a paper to do last Fall in the final year of my undergrad, and it was on Marshall McLuhan's Media Ecology Theory. I chose the theory because I figured it'd be the most difficult and abstract to tackle (I guess I'm an intellectual-masochist of sorts). Sooo, I popped some Ephedrine, blasted some Dragonforce, and pounded out a paper so good over the course of the night (and into the AM) that the teacher not only gave me 100 but made the final optional and told me that between my test scores (all of which were studied for the night before, usually accompanied by ephedrine) and paper, he's guaranteeing me an A. My focus was intense and unwavering, very unusual for me--also had loads of energy.

If you have a stigma that Ephedrine is "bad" for you, then you need to do your own research and not get spoon-fed what the media and FDA would like you to believe. There were many ulterior motives in its banning, and all of the cases of people dying or getting sick were cases of "it's your fault for not following directions," which can be said for most things in life. It has also helped a good deal with training and shedding those last couple of lbs. to cut up in the gym as well--just have a good diet, know what you're doing, and use it in moderation so that your body doesn't get used to it.

PS - Re-read my quote. In what area of that quote did I advise? One must advise to provide advice. I merely stated fact-from-experience. That is all.

[ajnast4r]

I hate to say it, but ephedra will provide you with some intense energy and focus.

worst advice ever

I only speak from experience bruthuh.

Let's just say this--I had a paper to do last Fall in the final year of my undergrad, and it was on Marshall McLuhan's Media Ecology Theory. I chose the theory because I figured it'd be the most difficult and abstract to tackle (I guess I'm an intellectual-masochist of sorts). Sooo, I popped some Ephedrine, blasted some Dragonforce, and pounded out a paper so good over the course of the night (and into the AM) that the teacher not only gave me 100 but made the final optional and told me that between my test scores (all of which were studied for the night before, usually accompanied by ephedrine) and paper, he's guaranteeing me an A. My focus was intense and unwavering, very unusual for me--also had loads of energy.

If you have a stigma that Ephedrine is "bad" for you, then you need to do your own research and not get spoon-fed what the media and FDA would like you to believe. There were many ulterior motives in its banning, and all of the cases of people dying or getting sick were cases of "it's your fault for not following directions," which can be said for most things in life. It has also helped a good deal with training and shedding those last couple of lbs. to cut up in the gym as well--just have a good diet, know what you're doing, and use it in moderation so that your body doesn't get used to it.

PS - Re-read my quote. In what area of that quote did I advise? One must advise to provide advice. I merely stated fact-from-experience. That is all.

well obviously ephedra is going to give you energy and focus. i understand very clearly how ephedra functions in the body, and its not going to be conducive to someone w/ depression &/or low energy levels... nor is using any other stimulant for that matter. i believe that maintaining balance is key in conquering depression, not having cyclical bouts of stimulant induced mania.


PS - [!] that type of defense will not fly here...