Posted by Elroy on May 15, 2005, at 21:53:01
In reply to Re: Urine Test to Measure Neurotransmitter Levels? » Elroy, posted by Larry Hoover on May 9, 2005, at 22:36:48
Let's see.
Have had one thyroid hormone panel. Last year, around September / October (when my cortisol was at highest levels that it's been).
T4 Total was 8.2 (reference range 3.8 to 12.0)
T4 Free was 3.13 (reference range 1.20 to 3.22)
T3 Uptake was 38.2 (reference range 22 to 37)The endo (separate one from one I have now) said these were good figures and that the slightly high T3 Uptake was no concern, probably's body's reaction against ultra high cortisol (at that time my cortisol levels were almost six times the maximum of the normal reference range).
What's your take on 5HTP in place of the Tryptophan? I have started using the 5HTP (50mg twice a day during day and 100mg at bedtime). Is Tryptophan a better option? Good source for bulk purchases??? (I'm familiar with BAC and SMI2LE).
Also have been using Taurine for a while now. Seems to work really well (at calming) at times but then barely work other times.
Also Phosphatidylserine (along with magnolia bark extract products) have become the mainstay of my current anti-cortisol problem... though I would really, really like some further info on that approah with licorice.
Again, thanks for your info.
As always, very interesting.
Elroy
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X> Been ponderating a bit more.
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> What's your thyroid hormone status? Have you had a panel recently?
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> Thyroid hormone can be used to bring down cortisol. It improves hypothalamic sensitivity to cortisol.
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> About supplements. You can do these experiments without involving the doctors.
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> Tryptophan checks out as a valid trial. Serotonin also improves hypothalamic sensitivity to cortisol.
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> Taurine might well be good just because it is generally calming. If the subjective experience is beneficial, who needs any better rationale than that for taking it.
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> Phosphatidylserine. That's another one that could bring about a shift in the hypothalamic sensitivity.
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> There are three different glandular function/feedback loops, each having two components in common. There's the HPA (hypothalamus/pituitary/adrenal), the HPG (same, but gonadal), and the HPT (same, but thyroid).
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> The tingling and the tinnitus could be thyroid related. The hypogonadism is obvious (and could promote prostatitis). The adrenal link is also clear.
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> Maybe the nodule on your adrenal is an innocent bystander. There could be an HP link, and that usually is pituitary.
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> You could safely go ahead with trying some tryptophan, taurine, and phosphatidylserine. They're all good for you.
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> Lar
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