Amino Acids, Magnesium and Prozac

[Ashlee13x]

After reading a few things that say that taking Amino Acids and Magnesium decreases anxiety, I was wondering if anyone knows if I can take them with Prozac. I am currently on 20mg of Fluoxetine which is a farely subtle med.

Any ideas??

[Enduronman]

Which aminos are you thinking about and also if you plan to use magnesium then purchase it in a single tablet with calcium and zinc too friend. There's a reason that that mixture is created by the supplement companies and they're added together..and you'll also need to be sure you have enough potassium in your diet too because the magnesium will deplete it from your body..it doesn't work properly when used alone...(X weightlifter/nutritionist/powerlifter/bodybuilder).... :)

[Ashlee13x]

I am really not too sure!! Do you have any recommendations?? I know it may sounds silly, but what kind of foods have potassium in them? I do eat healthily and go to the gym 2-3 times a week...

Thank you for your help pal :)

[Enduronman]

As long as you're eating plenty of fresh veggies, fruits, especially bananas (yes, they're very high in potassium) just don't eat high carbs after 6 pm (body holds carbs when sitting, then sleeping, which equates to weight gain)...

Aminos for anxiety:
1. Glutamine
2. Tyrosine
3. Theanine
4. Phenylalanine (half caplets)
5. Taurine (half caplets)

I use all those...there may be others but these are the best for that "feel good" effects. Those last two can get you all hyped up, that's why they add them to all those energy drinks...break them in half. Body doesn't need a high amount of them. Glutamine converts to GABA so don't waste your $$$'s on GABA. :)

[Ashlee13x]

Thank you soo much!! I am going to buy them today!! And make sure I eat lots of bananas!!

Would love to come off the prozac and just take vitamin suppliments!!

[jessed03]

If your boyfriends performance is a little lacklustre, pick him up some arginine... Amino acids are great for everything :D

Glutamate made me a beast on the field in my soccer days!

[Ashlee13x]

Hahahahaa i'm okay on that side of things thank you very much!! haha

I'm just gonna see what ones work best!

[jessed03]

Lol. Oh.. Good for you Ash! I've always said anyway, the best supplement for partner libido, is having a great ass!!

Later down the line, come share your experience with them ok!

[Enduronman]

Just eat lots of veggies and at least (1) banana a day is plenty friend. And since your going to get these things, get some:
1. Fish oil, flax oil capsules. (EFA's)
2. Valerian (in case you can't sleep)
3. Melatonin (in case valerian fails) 1mg.
4. Multi-vit.
5. Boron (hormone issues, hot flashes) 3mg or less
6. Ginger root (in case tummy gets upset + it kills bad bacteria in the gut)
7. Vit C (prozac may deplete this vitamin)

If I can think of anything else I'll add them but that's a great start, yes, they're all safe with Prozac.
:D

[Ashlee13x]

I have found though that my anxiety has decreased my libido, as I always feel so drained from anxiety. Feel like i'm slowly on the mend though! Healthy mind is a healthy body!

Yes, I will 100%!!

[Enduronman]

Yes,,Arginine is friggin awesome! natures Viagra...LOL!!!!

[Ashlee13x]

Your going to turn me into a prescription drug addict! haha! I will never need valerian as I could sleep anywhere anytime.. I love sleep! Its every now and again that I can't sleep due to anxiety! Definitely going to try Giner root!

Thank you!!

[Enduronman]

Welcome friend!!!! Your lucky you can sleep anywhere, shoot I can't sleep anywhere but my own bed!! HAAAHA!!!

[Enduronman]

Oh don't worry, nothing addictive there Ash! LOL!...The (melatonin will make you think you're drunk though staggering around) HE HE...:)

[Ashlee13x]

Oh don't worry, nothing addictive there Ash! LOL!...The (melatonin will make you think you're drunk though staggering around) HE HE...:)

Good!! Thank you for all your help! I will keep you all updates as to how I get on!

Have a good day/evening :)

[Enduronman]

You too Ash!! (7am here,..gettin ready to go shopping!) YAY!!!!!

[gemma1788]

Eeek! Phenylalanine is a known carcinogenic! Steer well and truly clear of that!

[Enduronman]

Eeek! Phenylalanine is a known carcinogenic! Steer well and truly clear of that!

Hi Gemma!

oh dear...I posted a link..essential amino acid, safe when used in small amounts, plus it is in many foods that we eat friend..

There is (1) genetic disorder that is rarely found to be common from people that use almost any artificial sweetener, they can be dangerous and not because of this amino acid...

If anyone has ever drank a diet soda, then they've had phenylalanine....

Don't be skeeerrreeddd! Please!!...

Good point though G...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylalanine :)