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The nutritional suggestions made in Julia Ross' books have helped tens of thousands of people and her own clinic has successfully used "Nutritional Therapy" to help thousands of individuals. Even so some of the supplements she recommends have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Amino Acids: Wonderful for Most, Trouble for Some.
Even if we didn't have to provide you with the above disclaimer, there is important information regarding the use of supplements that you really do need to understand. Everybody's body is different. Certain amino acid supplements should not be taken by some people. Does that mean you? Please take the time to examine the "Amino Acid Precautions" chart carefully before taking any amino acid supplements mentioned on this website.
Please familiarize yourself with the following information. Then click the paragraph at the bottom of this page to acknowledge and proceed.
If you have: overactive thyroid (Grave’s disease), PKU (phenylketonuria) or Melanoma;
Do NOT take: L-tyrosine, DL-phenylalanine, or L-phenylalanine1
Please consult a knowledgeable practitioner before taking any amino acids if any of the following statements apply to you:
- You tend to react to supplements, foods or medications with unusual or uncomfortable symptoms
- You have serious physical illness, particularly cancer
- You have severe liver or kidney problems
- You have an ulcer (amino acids are slightly acidic)
- You are pregnant or nursing
- You have schizophrenia or other mental illness
- You have phenylketonuria (PKU)
- You are taking any medications for mood problems, particularly MAO inhibitors or more than one SSRI.
| Avoid or be cautious about trying these supplements: | L-tyrosine or L-phenylalanine 1 | L-tryptophan or 5-HTP | GABA | DLPA | L-glutamine2 | Melatonin |
| If you have high blood pressure | ||||||
| If you have very low blood pressure | ||||||
| If you get migraine headaches | ||||||
| If you have manic depression or bipolar tendencies3 | ||||||
| If you have severe depression | ||||||
| If you have asthma | ||||||
| If you have a carcinoid tumor | ||||||
| If you have an overactive thyroid | ||||||
| If you have excessively high cortisol output | ||||||
| If you have Melanoma |
Even if your doctor agrees that you can try amino acids (or any other nutrients),
if you experience discomfort of any kind after taking them, stop taking them immediately.
1These two aminos can sometimes cause jitteriness in those with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
2In rare cases, glutamine might raise blood sugar in diabetics.
3In approximately 50% of bi-polar cases L-glutamine can trigger mania. Note: Low doses can sometimes relieve bi-polar depression without triggering mania. (SAM-E, St. John's Wort, bright therapeutic lamps, and too much fish or flax oil may also trigger mania.)
Taking Aminos Beyond Need: The Reverse Syndrome
Amino acids are rarely needed long term (three to twelve months is typical). Taking too many or taking any for too long can cause a return of original negative symptoms. To monitor your need for them, stop taking the pertinent amino(s) once a month, or as recommended by your practitioner. If you experience a return of your original serotonin deficiency symptoms, resume taking the supplements. If you feel better when you stop taking the amino acids, do not resume taking them. You have received maximum benefit.
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