Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I recently started taking L-Theanine to help me fall asleep. Very interesting in that my tremor seems to have disappeared. I’ve had it since I was a teen…seems to run in my family. I can’t think of anything else I’m doing differently. I’ll have to stop taking it and see if it returns. It was great. I took a painting class over the weekend. I was actually able to do very fine brush work. Kim In North Texas From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of a s Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 3:48 AM To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Falling Asleep - Gaba - L Theanine - Licorice Tea For whatever it is worth, the nutrient GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Mine level must have been non existant (I am hypo and have other auto immune). Taking 2000 to 3000 mg GABA and/or 150 mg of L Theanine (amino acid) at bedtime helps stop all the mental chatter going on and allows good sleep. Using the calming thoughts and no " heavy " info prior to bedtime like the news, newspaper, intense reading etc also helps me. I personally still take licorice in the form of licorice tea during the day when I know I will have extra stress or need to function beyond my " usual " . The tea seems to be much more time specific and faster support than the capsules. You can make tea from the capsules or buy tea bags. I had more trouble sleeping when I took the capsules, but not with the tea. It is very sweet and although it does keep your body from breaking down the cortisol, I only use it when I am under more stress and just make sure I don't drink it in the latter part of the day. Since I still have hydrocortisone replacement issues at times, I feel it is a safer alternative. I have trouble scanning information. Could someone direct me to the specific archived dates you mentioned about licorice AND tell me specifically how to access those archives....some of us (meaning myself) are not familiar with the process. Thanks, a __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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