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[MercuryAX]

Many people on this forum have been taking Mr. Happy's Uridine/DHA/Choline stack, and with very impressive and consistent results. From what I understand, part of why that stack works is because it "stabilizes" dopaminergic transmission.

Here's what I'm wondering - could we possibly develop a stack that stabilizes other neurotransmission such as with serotonin, acetylcholine, GABA, etc? This would have great benefits for those with depression, anxiety, poor memory, etc. The way this could work is by acting via modulation, which is how uridine works for dopamine receptors. However, there's definitely complexity involved - such as localization of receptors with serotonin.

Simply put, we need to achieve sweet, sweet balance. Love to see some input, as I'm not aware of what sort of substances would work.

Note:
I got the idea from my poor reaction to the CILTEP stack, which seems to up levels of dopamine and norepinephrine but completely throw off acetylcholine and serotonin balance.

[abelard lindsay]

I find that the Braverman Neurotransmitter test is usually a good way to find out what I'm missing at any given time if I'm feeling off.

http://advancedpsych...verman.test.pdf

Edited by abelard lindsay, 29 January 2014 - 09:02 PM.

[caveat]

Interesting test.

Do you score low in the deficiencies sections ?

I got 15/15/22/19, which indicates high deficiencies. For the first part (dominant nature) it's 23/15/21/8.

Should one really strive for low (that is 0 for the 'ideal') in deficiencies, and is that even possible ?

[MercuryAX]

While the Braverman test does seem to give a good general idea, I doubt that you can connect neurotransmitters to mood as simply as it implies.

As in, it might help diagnose large deficiencies and show major traits, but no one is likely going to get a perfect score by using it. Very interesting nontheless.

I'm realizing more that it's other factors that determine mood as well, such as hormones, other psychological factors. Taking a pill is certainly more convenient than seeing a counselor, and honestly I'm hoping I DO find I have some chemical imbalance so that I can correct it.

[penisbreath]

Doesn't the Uridine stack promote serotonin transmission as well, in addition to having anticonvulsant properties, and stabilizing the dopamine-cholinergic balance.. ?