Comment · Fri, August 30, 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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ADrugUser · 1 points
Ah. Cool! I'm looking forward to your report on how well piperine works for you over the weekend! Hopefully it goes well so I can add it into my regime. :)
I added this proprietary milk thistle extract into my regime, however I'm unsure as to how well it'll actually inhibit CYP3A4. :P http://www.iherb.com/MRM-Silymarin-With-BioSorb-Milk-Thistle-Extract-60-Veggie-Caps/4650
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
Milk thistle should work somewhat as well. I am not sure how potent it is, though. I am a little concerned about the piperine, as I do not know how much it will increase peak plasma levels. There is really only one way to find out, though. I am just a little nervous!