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Question: For bad or good I find that alcohol motivates me, allowing me to be very productive etc. II have experimented with various amino acids such as 5-HTP (I take some nights to keep appetite lower and serotonin higher), phenylalanine for some confidence boost. I also have L-Thanine.
My motivation is low and I feel depressed, can't think, etc. No sex drive. Which amino acid do you think I need to take for this area?
Thanks
My motivation is low and I feel depressed, can't think, etc. No sex drive. Which amino acid do you think I need to take for this area?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
there are many preparations with small doses of essential amino acids
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
there are many preparations with small doses of essential amino acids like Astymin M forte. You can try this.
But you must learn to obtain your amino acids from food. Non vegetarian foods have complete amino acid content. If you eat all pulses in rotation, or mixed pulses daily, you can get all essential amino acids from vegetarian sources also.
Essential amino acids are those that are not synthesized by body and have to be obtained from food.
Alcohol and supplements are not answers for mood elevation, or a sex drive. A balanced diet and adequate exercise will definitely work better.
If you are really anxious, you can get your mineral, vitamin, hormonal and amino acid levels done and get treated appropriately--regards
there are many preparations with small doses of essential amino acids
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
there are many preparations with small doses of essential amino acids like Astymin M forte. You can try this.
But you must learn to obtain your amino acids from food. Non vegetarian foods have complete amino acid content. If you eat all pulses in rotation, or mixed pulses daily, you can get all essential amino acids from vegetarian sources also.
Essential amino acids are those that are not synthesized by body and have to be obtained from food.
Alcohol and supplements are not answers for mood elevation, or a sex drive. A balanced diet and adequate exercise will definitely work better.
If you are really anxious, you can get your mineral, vitamin, hormonal and amino acid levels done and get treated appropriately--regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi
What is L-Theanine? I am currently trying L-thanine, it seems good. Can I mix it with Phenylalanine. I already have a good diet minus the alcohol.
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What is L-Theanine? I am currently trying L-thanine, it seems good. Can I mix it with Phenylalanine. I already have a good diet minus the alcohol.
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Hi, yes you can mix it if you want.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, yes you can mix it if you want.
Theanine is an amino acid analogue of the proteinogenic amino acids L-glutamate and L-glutamine and is obtained from plant sorces. It is particularly good for the brain and nerves.
regards
Hi, yes you can mix it if you want.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, yes you can mix it if you want.
Theanine is an amino acid analogue of the proteinogenic amino acids L-glutamate and L-glutamine and is obtained from plant sorces. It is particularly good for the brain and nerves.
regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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