Posted by jujube on October 14, 2004, at 11:13:32
In reply to Re: brain fog and creatine/methylation » jujube, posted by raybakes on October 14, 2004, at 11:01:05
> > I've been reading that L-carnitine is another supplement that is important for healthy brain function. Apparently in one study involving people with Alzeimer's disease (don't know how big the study was), the progression of the disease was significantly reduced in those receiving 2 grams per day of acetyl-L-carnitine orally for a year. Although often called an amino acid because of its chemical makeup, L-carnitine is actually a vitamin-like nutrient related in structure to the B vitamins.
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> Hi Tamara, until yesterday I did really badly with acetyl l carnitine, but I found out it needed three molecules of SAMe to synthesize it - so i took it along with b12, folate and betaine, and it felt wonderful - I pushed it to see how much I could take, 1g was about right for me, 2g pulled me down a bit and sped up my bowels - maybe it increased acetylcholine and so peristalsis? With one gramme i felt an incredible glow up and down my spine!
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Ray,Hmmm - sounds like another supplement to add to my list to try I think. I have been trying to convince my aunt to get my uncle started on some natural supplements such as carnitine since he is in the early stages of alzeimers (plus he has high blood pressure and high cholestoral and is on medication for all as well as an AD). I think I will keep pushing. I have sent her a lot of info on a number of supplements that may be effective, so maybe she'll start looking at natural alternatives and adjuncts more seriously.
Another question: Have you tried Co-enzyme Q10 for energy, etc.? I am thinking of trying a product that combines the Q10 with flaxseed oil. I really need something for energy that doesn't cause anxiety. But, I also tend to have low blood pressure, so I don't want anything that could significantly lower my blood pressure. Thanks
Tamara
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