Comment · Fri, March 8, 2013
MDMA Supplementation
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MisterYouAreSoDumb · 205 points
Ok, I did promise that I would make another post regarding supplementation to mitigate MDMA induced neurotoxicity. I have just been putting it off. Since my last post, I have gathered more information regarding my theory about MDA metabolism being the main cause of MDMA's neurotoxic effects. I will try to not get into that in this post, and keep this mostly about supplementation. As seems to be the norm with me, this may be long winded. Obviously everything I put on this list is not necessary. I will be placing supplements into different categories, with reasonings and references. I will let you decide which ones will be a part of your regimen.
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Essential Supplements:
* Alpha Lipoic Acid- This is one that everyone should be taking. It is a powerful antioxidant that scavenges reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. It also has a nice benefit of regenerating other vitamins, like C, after redox cycling. It exists in two enantiomers, R-ALA and S-ALA. R-ALA is the biologically active isomer that we are looking for. Most supplements a…
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LarkusMcHenry · 1 points
Would the L-DOPA and 5-HTP conflict be negated, though, if I'm just taking DLPA during my roll, and 5-HTP after it's over (and for the next few days)?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
Dopamine is quick to restore, so you don't have to worry too much about it. If you are only taking 5-HTP for a week or less, then you should be fine. If you take it longer, add some DLPA in.