milk_lover said:post 116451Haidut, those haters are gonna continue hating. You've helped me and many people here. We're extremely grateful to you. So what if you sell supplements? They are priced reasonably and money goes to you is better than going to greedy corporate owners.haidut said:post 115924 I think he said it in the context of food and dangerous additives. Whole protein is better assimilated than isolated aminos, UNLESS you have a digestive problem and cannot really break down and digest protein. Also, he said that isolated amino acids are almost certain to contain some contaminiants with unknown effects. However, when someone asked him about using BCAA to lower brain serotonin he said it is a valid approach and suggested combining gelatin and BCAA for a stronger effect.
Speaking of BCAA's, I found many commercial products but all of them have soy oil and soy lecithin, and that putts me off. Not to mention they have to be consumed with food protein or tyrosine so as not to reduce dopamine levels. So as a good replacement candidate for BCAA's, can l-theanine be used freely without balance of other amino acids? The last three days when I drink triple espresso (~225g of caffeine) with 200mg of l-theanine, I become relaxed and very social.
I think theanine is a good option as it does not affect the LNAA balance. The studies show that 600mg is almost as potent as 1,200mg for reducing serotonin and increasing dopamine. However, some people say they develop tolerance to the high doses so you may need to stop every 3-4 weeks and have a week of "rest" or use BCAA/tyrosine combo.
Btw, have you seen this vendor? Their amino acid products have no additives. Disclaimer: I do not endorse them in any way and do not get royalties from them.
http://www.nutrabio.com/category/bcaa/
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