Amoryn - The Natural Antidepressant Review

Clinical Effect

Amoryn is considered to be a very effective natural remedy against
depression and anxiety. It is effective because it attacks the root cause of
these two problems. Developers claim that Amoryn works in the brain, at the
root of these problems and removes the cause, not just addresses the temporary
cover-up of the issues. It works deeper for long term benefit, not like the
quick fixes offered by the synthetic anti depressants. It is 100% natural and
so is safe for you to take.

Your brain produces neurotransmitters,
the natural chemical messengers of the brain. These neurotransmitters send
messages from one cell to another. There are four neurotransmitters to be found
in the brain. One of them is Serotonin or the “feel good” neurotransmitter.
Serotonin has an important role in regulation of our mood. When Serotonin
levels fall, you will feel sadness and anxiety. When they are high you feel
happy and good about yourself.

Dopamine and norepinephrine, two other neurotransmitters also affect the mood.
Low levels of both cause tiredness and you will feel demotivated and depressed.
GABA, another neurotransmitter helps you relax. Low levels of GABA in your
brain will make you anxious and restless. Amoryn boost the activities of all
these four neurotransmitters. It helps to balance them and increase their
levels and thus lifts mood.

The main ingredient of Amoryn is hyperforin. Hyperforin relieves both
depression and anxiety. It helps cure moderate or severe depression. Hyperforin
acts as a natural reuptake inhibitor which increases the levels of all the four
neurotransmitters. The ability of any St.
John's Wort extract to relieve depression depends mainly on its hyperforin
content. Amoryn contains the highest quality St. John's Wort extract in
the world, standardized to 3-5% hyperforin. Each dose (two capsules) of
"potency assured" Ampryn contains 36mg of hyperforin, so you can be
sure that you're receiving the optimal amount. 

Another amino acid 5-HTP
is present in Amoryn. 5-HTP increases the Serotonin level. It provides the
brain, the necessary building blocks to produce more serotonin.

Rhodiola Rosea extract, another ingredient of Amoryn, is an adaptogenic herb
that can increase serotonin activity by up to 30%. Rhodiola also increases the
activity of two other mood-related neurotransmitters - dopamine (DA) and
norepinephrine (NE) - by inhibiting the activity of COMT, an enzyme that breaks
DA and NE. If this action is not performed by the enzyme, then the level of
these two neurotransmitters will increase.

Amoryn and its ingredients do the job of increasing the level and balance the
activity of the four neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and
GABA, thereby managing the mood.

Amoryn also contains, along with its main ingredients, some supporting
nutrients. These nutrients help you maintain your mental health. Amoryn
contains some B
vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid. These three vitamins reverse the
nutritional deficiencies related with depression. They promote production of
SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine). SAM-e is a compound, which is involved in
synthesis of neurotransmitters.

Amoryn also contains vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is essential in preventing and
relieving you of depression caused by cold days. Amoryn contains Selenium and
zinc which help in improving mental health in many people. Selenium, a mineral
found in whole grains and seafood, plays an important role in maintaining
optimal psychological well-being. Unfortunately, the diets of many North
Americans and Europeans do not provide ideal amounts of selenium. Selenium also
provides non-psychological health benefits. It helps protect against cancer,
promotes healthy immune functioning, and increases fertility in infertile men. 

Amoryn is produced by BioNeurix Corp. under strict quality measures and
clinically tested.

Dosage

The standard dose of two (2) capsules daily
works well in most cases, but some people require a higher dose. If you do not
respond (or respond only partially) to two (2) capsules, it is recommend
increasing your daily dose to three (3) or four (4) capsules.

Certain individuals may benefit from starting with a
half-dose of one (1) capsule per day. During the first week, you should try
taking this reduced dose if you:

•       
weigh less than 120 pounds

•       
are particularly sensitive to supplements and
drugs

•       
often experience side effects when taking new
supplements or drugs

•       
have moderate-to-severe anxiety-related symptoms
or often have difficulty sleeping

Unless you experience side effects, increase to the standard
dose of two (2) capsules daily after one week. 

Side Effects

Most people do not experience any negative side effects when
taking Amoryn. When side effects do occur, they are typically mild and
often go away after a few days or weeks. 3 out of 4 users classify their side
effects as "mild". Less than 1.5% of users report side effects
which they describe as "severe".

Possible side effects include:



- fatigue

- stomach upset

- headache

- vivid or unusual dreams

- increased sensitivity to sunlight

Among positive side effects, mentioned by consumers, is the
noticeable weight loss for some individuals.  

Effectiveness

According to BioNeurix and surveys of actual users, 88% of
AMORYN users with anxiety and 90% with depression report positive results. Amoryns
primary benefits include being clinically proven to relieve both mild and
severe depression and anxiety, is a natural product (no prescription required)
and it is not addictive.

For anxiety, panic attacks or depression it is important to
take Amoryn everyday as it does not work immediately. Most people see results
in 4 weeks or less but it can take up to 6-8 weeks before Amoryn starts
working.

Limitations

People with high blood pressure may have to use the Amoryn
with great caution and may need to discontinue using it (and any product
containing St. John Wort) in case of the noticeable blood pressure increase,
caused by the product use. St. John Wort causes blood pressure to increase in
some individuals.

Amoryn is considered not being suitable to take alongside
prescription anti-depressants such as MAOI's and SSRI's and is not recommended to
take with Triptan based Migraine medication due to the risk
of Serotonin shock occurring.

Do not take Amoryn until you have talked to your doctor:

• If you
  are pregnant or nursing


• If you
  have been diagnosed with a serious health issue like severe anxiety,
  depression or other mental health disorder and have not yet consulted with
  your physician about taking a dietary supplement


• If you
  have an autoimmune disease and are currently taking medication

Sources and Additional
Information:

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http://www.hicow.com/antidepressant/depression/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitor-2069571.html

Tryptophan - promising remedy against depression

Overview

Considering the depression as disease caused by chemical imbalance in the brain, we can search for natural supplements taken with food to neutralize the negative impact in our body. One way to increase amount of the useful components is consuming food that contain tryptophan. Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin, which helps you relax and can generally improve your mood and treat your insomnia. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, what means it cannot be produced in the body and needs to be taken  as a part of the diet or as a dietary supplement.

Tryptophan and Serotonin

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that must be consumed with food, rather than any nonessential amino acid the human body might be able to generate with no relation to the diet. Obtained tryptophan is converted by our body into the chemical 5-hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP, which is then converted into melatonin, serotonin, and, very inefficiently, niacin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that facilitates the relay of signals between brain cells. Eating foods containing tryptophan is a way to increase serotonin in your brain naturally, which may have a positive effect not only on your mood and anxiety, but on your sleep, appetite and pain sensation as well.

Tryptophan and Depression

While regular antidepressant drugs help relieve depression by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain and preventing its depletion, tryptophan allows to increase serotonin levels naturally. Research by Linda Booij and colleagues, reported in 2005 in "The British Journal of Psychiatry," found that acute tryptophan depletion causes a relapse into depression and depressive symptoms, such as lethargy and loss of appetite, in people with remitted depression, highlighting the importance of tryptophan for protection against depressed moods. Women need more tryptophan than men. Research in 1997 from McGill University found that men produce 52 percent more serotonin in their brains than women, with the result that women are more likely than men to suffer from depression unless their tryptophan levels are high.

What is Tryptophan used for (other than depression)?

Tryptophan is used as a natural cure for a variety of conditions, besides depression, such as anxiety, stress, low moods, poor mental health, migraine headaches, insomnia, nervousness, carbohydrate craving and other eating disorders, premenstrual tension, fibromyalgia, excessive alcohol use, other addictive states, aggression, irritability, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette's syndrome and some psychiatric disorders.

Foods Containing Tryptophan

Foods that contain tryptophan include milk, turkey, beef, cottage cheese, oats, soy, bananas, cheese, nuts, sesame seeds and peanut butter. Nuts, in particular almonds, and sesame seeds, can be sprinkled on casseroles, breakfast cereals and salads.

Tryptophan Supplements

One disadvantage of tryptophan is that our bodies do not always absorb it efficiently, even when foods high in tryptophan, such as almonds and peanut butter, are eaten. Supplements of tryptophan are available at doses that can be readily absorbed by the brain. These supplements must be taken together with vitamin C and B-complex vitamins to support the transformation of tryptophan into serotonin. Like all supplements, tryptophan should be taken only on the recommendation of your doctor.

5HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) is considered by many to be more effective than tryptophan for depression. L-Tryptophan (which is the desired form) is converted to 5HTP before becoming serotonin; taking 5HTP bypasses this first step of the process. The effectiveness of 5HTP may be increased with gingko biloba, St. John's Wort, B-complex vitamins with magnesium, tyrosine, flax seed oil, and ginger. Vitamin B6 and folic acid may assist in the conversion to serotonin. An equivalent dose of 5HTP (compared to 1gm of tryptophan) is about 100 mg. Doses of 100mg tid have been used, but it may be best to start at a lower dose and slowly increase as the side-effect of nausea can occur at higher doses. Starting at a lower dose reduces the likelihood of nausea, which usually disappears in less than 2 weeks.

Side effects and precautions

Tryptophan is generally well tolerated, but there is a risk of several side effects (these are usually mild, occurring mostly at the higher doses and fading away by themselves after discontinuing Tryptophan supplementation).

Among possible side effects of Tryptophan are dryness of the mouth, nausea, stomach disturbances and drowsiness.

Make sure you know well your reaction to tryptophan before driving or any other activity demanding high alertness.

Do not take L-tryptophan in combination with other serotonin increasing drugs, such as SSRIs, MAOIs and sedatives, for abnormally high levels of serotonin are no better than its deficiency.

As with any other nutritional supplement, it is advisable to seek medical advice before taking tryptophan, as it may interact with other medications or cause adverse effects.

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