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Originally Posted by BudFox
Seems the niacin was making things worse. Seemed to cause sleep disturbances. I've stopped and have slept better. Also the flushing at times was terrible. TBD. I think B vitamins in general can be very hard to get right. Methylation is a confusing and critical area that is influenced by Bs.
Have not seen that site.
I am increasingly wary of taking too many isolated nutrients, especially in high doses. But in some cases like yours it seems to be helpful. And I think it is far better than using synthetic Rx drugs. The goal in all cases should be to stick as close to whole food nutrition as possible.
In your case I would wonder what is going on that you need tryptophan supplement.
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Sorry to hear that.
Are you generally already a good sleeper?
Yes, I agree about taking the isolated nutrients.
That's why I like the essential amino acids, because my body can just make however much it needs of things out of that. I've stopped taking the non essential ones.
A few years back I did notice that when I ate heaps of fresh leafy greens and lots of uncooked fruit/veg for a long time that I also felt fantastic. Leafy greens are the best for aminos.
I'm getting back into that, but in the meantime, supplementing helps.
I have a trauma history is why I need it, to do with high cortisol production due to trauma.