If you have: overactive thyroid (Grave’s disease), PKU (phenylketonuria) or Melanoma;
Do NOT take: L-tyrosine, DL-phenylalanine, or L-phenylalanine1
Please consult a knowledgeable practitioner before taking any amino acids if any of the following statements apply to you:
| Avoid or be cautious about trying these supplements: | L-tyrosine or L-phenylalanine 1 | L-tryptophan or 5-HTP | GABA | DLPA | L-glutamine2 | Melatonin |
| If you have high blood pressure | ||||||
| If you have very low blood pressure | ||||||
| If you get migraine headaches | ||||||
| If you have manic depression or bipolar tendencies3 | ||||||
| If you have severe depression | ||||||
| If you have asthma | ||||||
| If you have a carcinoid tumor | ||||||
| If you have an overactive thyroid | ||||||
| If you have excessively high cortisol output | ||||||
| If you have Melanoma |
Even if your doctor agrees that you can try amino acids (or any other nutrients),
if you experience discomfort of any kind after taking them, stop taking them immediately.
1These two aminos can sometimes cause jitteriness in those with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
2In rare cases, glutamine might raise blood sugar in diabetics.
3In approximately 50% of bi-polar cases L-glutamine can trigger mania. Note: Low doses can sometimes relieve bi-polar depression without triggering mania. (SAM-E, St. John's Wort, bright therapeutic lamps, and too much fish or flax oil may also trigger mania.)
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