Posted by SLS on August 8, 2006, at 20:27:09
In reply to Re: 5-htp works but..., posted by linkadge on August 8, 2006, at 17:28:33
> That would be my assumption, but do you catch my link of thinking ?
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> The precursor l-dopa is used in parkinsons disease actually appears to significantly speed the progression of dopaminergic neurotoxicity.
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> Isn't it possable then, that unnaturally high levels of the serotonin precursor could do the same thing to serotonergic neurons ?I believe the contention is that the metabolism of l-dopa forms hydroxyl free radicals that produce cell damage. Perhaps 5-HTP is not subject to this chemical process.
- Scott
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