SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

[amethyst]

I have been taking SAMe for several months, for the mood enhancement, joint support and liver protection-I'm taking 400mgs on an empty stomach 1st thing in the morning. When I discontinued it for a few weeks due to cost, I felt it in my mood, and have since gone back. I had a guy at a health food store tell me I could take 200mg 5htp at night to help my tormented perimenepausal sleep-even while taking SAMe. I know the MWO program also recommends GABA. My question is-how much is too much. Given my penchant for excess in many areas it is easy for me to say I'll take them all. BUT I am worried about too much seritonin(sp). Since I seem to need the SAMe, is it safe to add the 5htp for sleep, and the GABA for anti-anxiety as well? I have googled, and can't seem to come up with a real answer. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks:h

[lushy]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

I cannot help you there but I can tell you I am ordering some SAMe this week, which I have never tried, so glad to hear you like it and I am going to get consistent with my 5htp and GABA. I will do some research to see about interactions because now you have me wondering.......

[meditation mama]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

Do you have anxiety all the time, or just in the evenings, periodically?

MM

[lucky 2.0]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

lushy is great to have around. you can send her out to fetch information and she will! i read something that made me quit the SAMe but I do like the 5 HTP very much. I really wish though I could just take all these pills 1x per day. Multiple times a day is a real chore.

come back soon lush with the requested info.

[lushy]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

Well Duck, what did you read that made you stop the SAMe? Please tell.

Your Researching Member

[amethyst]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

Me too- what is wrong with the SAMe? While taking it I thought ehhh, this is doing nothing, so I stopped it with saving $$$ in mind, but within 3 days I was listless and low energy. It actually took about a week (DUH....head smack) to realize what was going on, but when I restarted, I was back to my usual high energy happy self. PLEEEASSE don't tell it is bad for me too:upset: (but pease do tell that it is horrible for me too-I'll try something else if it is so bad)

[meditation mama]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

amethyst - you may want to try and treat the anxiety on an as-needed basis - that's what I do.. then I don't have to take another supplement. They add up $$ and are a pain to pop so may all the time - in my humble opinion. I keep valerian around, they are pretty strong... I know a few members like the litium orotate nasal spray for a quick fix.. you may want to look that up (symmetry makes a good one, i hear). just a few thoughts...

[amethyst]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

Thanks MM, I'll look into that. But what would that replace-the GABA or the 5htp? I am so easily confused

[lucky 2.0]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

MY POST DISAPPEARED!

I even cut and pasted from another site but anyway-

I was concerned it would give me anxiety. I think it does in bi-polar people. I have never been diagnosed as bi-polar ( I also avoid head docs like the plaque) but read from this site that a huge % of drinkers are bi-polar and SAMe can increase anxiety in them.

[meditation mama]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

What time of day do you take yoru GABA, Same or 5htp?

[lushy]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

5HTP is recommended to take at night before bed. The others I think you can take any time.

[amethyst]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

I take SAMe 400 mg early am before food. The 5htp and GABA are supposed to be at bedtime. I am not wanting to overdo on the seritonin(sp) I am not so much concerned about bi-polar, I don't think that is me. Any other help you might have is VERY welcome!!!

[lucky 2.0]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

i take 5 HTP with breakfast and in afternoon

[lushy]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

Well Duck, there you go going against the grain again. The bottle clearly states to take at bedtime.

[lucky 2.0]

SAMe, 5htp,GABA?-

i beg to differ

and i never beg