Is there a link between aspartane and seritonin levels in the brain?
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aspartame is a poison.  it certainly effects brain chemistry.  has been linked to the same systems as Parkinson's.
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In a quick search of these two supplements, I found information indicating Acetyl L-Carnitine has some promise in the fight for degenerative diseases and birth defects.  As for Focus Factor, the outlook is not quite as good: \n\nFocus Factor:  " Bottom Line: Some interesting ingredients, but this formulation is not backed by research. No product on the market will boost your memory." \nhttp://www.berkeleywellness.com/html/ds/dsFocusFactor.php\n\nI found the following information in a quick search of Acetyl L-Carnitine :\n\nINDICATIONS AND USAGE\nAcetyl-L-carnitine has recently demonstrated some efficacy as a possible neuroprotective agent and may be indicated for use in strokes, Alzheimer's disease, Down's syndrome and for the management of various neuropathies. It may also have anti-aging properties. Research regarding acetyl-L-carnitine's possible beneficial effect on sperm motility is early-stage but promising.\n\n\nSeveral studies have now demonstrated some positive effects of acetyl-L-carnitine supplementation in Alzheimer's patients especially with regard to tasks involving attention and concentration. In a double-blind, parallel design, placebo-controlled pilot study of 30 patients whose mild-to-moderate dementias were believed to be symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, there were significant, positive results as measured by some of the neuropsychological tests used in the study.\n\nNatural sources (I found this info at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetyl-L-carnitine#Natural_sources )\n\nThe best source of natural carnitine is in red meat and dairy products. Other natural sources of Carnitine include nuts and seeds (e.g pumpkin, sunflower, sesame), legumes or pulses (beans, peas, lentils, peanuts), vegetables (artichokes, asparagus, beet greens, broccoli, brussels sprouts, collard greens, garlic, mustard greens, okra, parsley), fruits (apricots, bananas), cereals (buckwheat, corn, millet, oatmeal, rice bran, rye, whole wheat, wheat bran, wheat germ) and other 'health' foods (bee pollen, brewer's yeast, carob, kale).\n\nIn any event, to answer your question as to the positive benefits, it appears most helpful to younger Alzheimer's patients.  But, the studies do show benefit to many users in the study groups:  " In another early double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 130 patients with clinical diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, a slower rate of deterioration was observed in 13 of 14 outcome measures at the end of this one-year study. Some of these measures reached statistical significance, including measures of logical intelligence, long-term verbal memory and selective attention.\n\nhttp://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/ace_0013.shtml\n\nI would suggest two things:  \n\n1.  If you are seeking this supplement for a healthy person, skip the pill and get it from its natural source.  Some things work for unknown reasons.  Beta-carotene is an excellent example:  When taken in its natural form, it is shown to reduce lung cancer even in smokers.  When taken in pill/supplement form, it INCREASES the risk of lung cancer in smokers by 25%!!! That is too huge to ignore!\n\n2.  If you are wanting to try this as a treatment option for one of the ailments listed above, talk to your doctor.
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Are you looking at any protein in particular?  Look up in situ hybrdization for proteins ( at least it will give you an idea where it is localised).  I think that it would really depend on the system ad proteins that you want to study, so I am not sure how much else I can tell you, sorry.
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yes u are right baecause banana have seratonin and it is a brain stimulator
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B6: Pyridoxine: Takes part in normal tryptophan metabolism. If it is deficient the following occurs: Peculiar dermatitis, reduced grwoth, degenartion of nerves, reproductive failure and Hypochondric microcytic anaemia. Daily requirement for adults is 2mgm/day. It is sufficiently present in normal diet.\n             B12.Cyanacobalamin: Plays essential role for the formation and maturation of RBC , Also in formation of nueclic acid, Cocerned with maintenance of normal health and activity of the certain parts of the nervous system. If it is  deficient Perinicious anemia is produced. Mucosal degenarative lesions of the lateral and posterior  columns of the spinal cord  atrophy, inflammation of tongue, mouth etc. Daily requiremnt : 1.0 micrgoram / day
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Aspartame is not dangerous. Splenda tastes better, though.
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serin a kind of amino acid
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chemicals in the brain
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try eating lots of peanuts and beans.. its good for the brain. and theres also medicine to make your cerotonine stronger.. try searching the net for that.
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It is not an additive.  Tryptophan is actually an amino acid.  It is an "essential" amino acid, called "essential" because your body cannot produce it on its own.\n\nAmino acids like tryptophan are used in creation of proteins used in all sorts of processes in your body.  Turkeys happen to be able to make their own tryptophan.  As a result, they use it in many cellular structures.\n\nSince tryptophan is not common in most foods that we eat, our bodies have evolved to be able to sort of "pause" translation of proteins that require tryptophan.  This pause can be indefinite, potentially lasting for weeks.  As time passes, more and more proteins pause in translation.  So when you finally get a lot of tryptophan from a rich source like turkey, your body unpauses the building of these proteins.  This can require lots and lots of energy, so you get tired, so that your body can rest and finish translating these proteins.\n\nIf you get a lot of tryptophan in your diet on a regular basis, your body will not get tired when you eat it, since these proteins haven't had time to concentrate themselves in your cells.\n\nedit- I omitted a lot of the technical jargon here, just for clarity's sake.  and btw, tryptophan is NOT a hormone.\n\nedit 2 - lol tryptophan does not act on the brain either.  I don't know where some people get off, trying to pass off BS like that.  If you don't know the answer, don't answer the question, okay?
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After reviewing scientific studies, FDA determined in 1981 that aspartame was safe for use in foods. In 1987, the General Accounting Office investigated the process surrounding FDA's approval of aspartame and confirmed the agency had acted properly. However, FDA has continued to review complaints alleging adverse reactions to products containing aspartame. To date, FDA has not determined any consistent pattern of symptoms that can be attributed to the use of aspartame, nor is the agency aware of any recent studies that clearly show safety problems. \n\nCarefully controlled clinical studies show that aspartame is not an allergen. However, certain people with the genetic disease phenylketonuria (PKU), and pregnant women with hyperphenylalanine (high levels of phenylalanine in blood) have a problem with aspartame because they do not effectively metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, one of aspartame's components. High levels of this amino acid in body fluids can cause brain damage. Therefore, FDA has ruled that all products containing aspartame must include a warning to phenylketonurics that the sweetener contains phenylalanine
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HTP Complex provides an all-natural source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and vitamin B6. 5-HTP is the immediate precursor to serotonin, one of the brain's primary chemical messengers for appetite suppression, satiety, and emotional balance; vitamin B6 assists in the body's conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin.* HTP Complex is tested for contaminants as part of the Pharmanex 6S Quality Process.
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Many studies have been done linking aspertame (an excitotoxin - so names because it excites cells to death) to cancer, nerve damage, headaches and many other health problems.MSG and Hydrolyzed products are excitotoxins as well. It is a controversial subject since the billion dollar industries that market these products have so much riding on them being deemed safe. The FDA says they are fine but I suggest you take your health into your own hands and do some research of your own before deciding. Money can buy anything, even at the cost of public health.\n\n\nhttp://www.dorway.com/blayenn.html...\nhttp://www.msgmyth.com/\nhttp://members.aol.com/budzowski/budzows...\n\n\nA list of problems attributed to excitotoxins: (diet coke/msg etc...)\n1. Severe headache 12. Shortness of breath, chest pains, asthma 23. Slowed speech \n2. Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting 13. Swelling, pain, or numbness of hands, feet, jaw 24. Chronic bronchitis-like symptoms, allergy reactions, dry cough, hoarseness or sore throat \n3. Irregular heart beat or blood pressure, racing heart 14. Pain in joints or bones 25. Heavy, weak feeling in arms and legs \n4. Depression or mood change, bipolar, SAD 15. Flushing or tingling in face, chest, pressure behind eyes 26. Irritable bowel or colitis \n5. Abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, colitis, IBS 16. Gagging reflex or difficulty swallowing 27. Attention deficit disorder, anxiety attacks, rage, panic attacks \n6. Balance problems, dizziness, or seizures, mini-strokes 17. Hyperactivity, behavioral problems 28. Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, MS, Parkinson's \n7. Tenderness in localized areas, neck, back, etc. 18. Chronic post nasal drip 29. Pressure behind eyes or on head, neck, shoulders \n8. Sleep disorders 19. Skin rash, itching, hives 30. ADD, ADHD, Rage Disorder \n9. Blurred vision or difficulty breathing 20. Bloated face, dark circles under strained eyes 31. Asthma \n10. Chronic fatigue or sleepiness 21. Extreme thirst or dry mouth 32. Weight problems, obesity, hypoglycemia \n11. Excessive perspiring or shuddering and chills 22. Difficulty concentrating and poor memory. \n\n\nAlso:\nA book by Robert Blaylock called: Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills.\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0929173...
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it is not a LACK of serotonin that is believed to predispose a person to these disorders, but the RELATIVE levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in several brain areas. increasing serotonin by itself has not shown to significantly relieve symptoms if norepinephrine and dopamine levels are not mediated as well. rarely is one neurotransmitter solely associated with clinical presentation.
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I would use l-tryptophan above any SSRI. Instead of coercing the brain to keep serotonin working in the synaptic gap longer, l-tryptophan gives the brain the building blocks to produce serotonin in the amounts it chooses. The first approach is violent, and not sustainable. The second works with Nature, and can provide long term benefits. Just don't every mix the two: that can cause serotonin syndrome, which is very dangerous. You have the choice: drugs or nature.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BAD FREAKIN IDEA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nhere is an example of deit soda using the aspartme \n\naspartme is comprized of phenylalanine(amino acid) and aspartic acid(amino acid), joined together by methyl alcohol(powerful toxin)\n\nthe methyl alcohol is converted to formaldehyde and formic acid in the body, both are potent toxins. formic acid is the posoin used by fire ants that cuase intense pain. formaldehyde is used in perseving corpses as an embalming fluid. it is also a known carcinogen (causes cancer)\n\nin other words STOP DRINKING THE FUCKIN SODA
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Here's one.  http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/stomach/rennin.html\n\nTurn your volume down before going there.\n\nI am only giving a part answer so you will learn better how to use internet search...