Comment · Sun, April 12, 2020
L-Theanine Tablet and Fasting
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MongolianNapoleon · 8 points
Hi,
I've been doing some I.F. recently and only having a cup of black coffee during the mornings (I fast during the daytime - only eat at dinner). Currently, I take my theanine tablet at night, but I was wondering if I could take it with my coffee instead, to get that famous synergy!
I'm fasting for longevity, not for weight, so I was wondering if taking the Theanine would break my fast. Does the tablet contain any fillers? I also know that it's an amino acid, so does that break a longevity fast?
Thank you!! ❤️
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SaltPhotograph0 · 1 points
I take berberine 3X per day during my fast
I assume that's 3X every day? If so that seems a lot. Aren't you worried about the CYP inhibition or the strong antibiotic effects?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
3X per day is a standard dose. Also, berberine is not antimicrobial like a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It mostly shows strong effects when combined with actual antibiotics. Its main direct effects are preventing the formation of biofilms from bad bacteria and reducing the over-reaction of the body's pro-inflammatory cytokines.