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Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :

True story:

Last night my son (25) said, "Mom, I don't believe this. I can think clearly!" He said he always felt like there were 7 doors and 7 keys and he couldn't figure out which key fit in which door. Now he said he can put each key in the right door.

What's different?

When we went to see the nutritionist on Tuesday she saw him "cycling" rapidly. Laugh, cry, laugh, cry. So, she suggested instead of merely 5HTP with B6 (to make more serotonin...feel good neurotransmitter), he switch to one that contains not only 5HTP, but additionally an amino acid called L-Theanine. The supplement is called Serene Plus and is made by Neuroscience. (That lab did his neurotransmitter testing via "spit", sputum.)

BINGO.

This amino acid is in green tea...tea contains L- theanine and caffeine and these are antagonistic. Hence decaf.green tea is actually better to relax. Green tea contains 1/3 less caffeine than black tea. It is also found in a few mushrooms.

Now...get this...this is what this amino acid does:

- stimulates the production of alpha brain waves, creating deep relaxation and mental alertness, similar to meditation.

- alpha waves go from the occipital to parietal regions of the brain (his first seizure showed spikes in the occipital - eyes - region of his brain on an EEG)

- it increases the release of dopamine and reduces serotonin - curtails synthesis or helps with increasing degradation (serotonin breaks down to other things...eventually melatonin - sleep). It increases brain levels of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) - a CALMING nuerotransmitter while caffeine decreases it.

- it lowers BP (dose dependent)

- it decreases oxidative stress "antioxidant"

- it doesn't promote sleep because it does not produce theta waves in the brain

- it crosses the blood brain barrier

- doses in the range of 50-200mg are felt in 30 minutes and last for 8-10 hours

- it's used to combat stress

- no adverse reactions, no drug interactions

- it may have an anti-cancer effect and is beneficial when used in conjunction with chemotherapy

- it may help to protect against infections by priming a T-cell

- it may help prevent ischemic neuronal damage (damage caused by lack of oxygen to the nerves)

- caffeine and theanine seem to suppress body weight increases and fat accumulation

- may prevent a stroke (cerebral infarction)

- may , get this! ENHANCE LEARNING

- promotes concentration

- protects the brain from glutamic acid poisoning...ya know...MSG...Chinese restaurant syndrome - glutamates

- it shuts down the "worry" mode

- less PMS symptoms in women

- L- theanine is: gamma ethylamino - L - glutamic acid

- the key to orderly brain function is glutamic acid

- glutamic acid converts to glutamine which crosses the blood brain barrier

- glutamic acid removes ammonia - a nitrogenous by-product fo amino acids which is toxic to the brain

"Ancora Imparo"...I am still learning...boy is this complicated...neurohormones, neurotransmitters, amino acids, vits and minerals...how one impacts the others.

But...this could be a "miracle" for him. Keep your fingers crossed!

Posted by Linda LD (Member # 6663) on :

Thank you Marnie--I am ADD central--I'll give this a shot and see if it helps.

Linda

Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :

Marnie,

I contacted the company to see about ordering this product and was told I needed to go through my doc.

Now, if I can only get the brain in line enough to deal with this and the obstacles that go along with it...like the funds to do the testing if the doc agrees and the funds to purchase the product.

It would be great to have my mind back again.

Posted by DeniseBunty (Member # 6559) on :

Hi there is something I want you to know I went to a doctor today, who believes these kids with ADHD can be helped I have posted this but I have not got much response, we went today to see Dr. Fink in Linglestown Pa who feels he can help all kinds of problems, what he does is retrain the brain, my son has all kinds of behavior problems, he said he has seen results, he said they can redirect the brain , I have tried everything else, I will let you know how it turns out their website is Acorn Health Associates, you need to study everything you can, yes vitamins are good ,but there is alot the doctors won't tell you , cause they are all for drugs that is where they make the money in all the drugs. I am sorry but I know we need them for Lyme, but boy there' s got to be another way, right now I am doing this for my son, but he said he can help Lyme patients too, we go next week to map out his brain so we know where the problem spots are.

Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :

Some kids also have a cervical vertebrae out of place.

More than one cause.

Posted by seibertneurolyme (Member # 6416) on :

Sounds good, but for my hubby who has Lyme he has had no response to L-theanine. We have tried supplements from a couple of different manufacturers. Can't remember the dose though.

It might be worth a try, but as with any supplement what works for one person may not work for another.

Bea Seibert