Dr. LaGrand, Is it safe to stack L Theanine with DL phenylalanine? Thanks

Please help me I have been on benzodiazepines for over 10 years I am fixing to be cut off I am trying to find something that will work similar I am so scared

Hey Doc I have GABA degeneration and anytime I take L- theanine or any GABA Support Supplements like Valerian Roots, passion flower, lithium oritate and Taurine... but I use to take it before about 2 months ago and i was doing well back then

what if you have low serotonine and low dopamine ?? because i cant fall in love etc because i lack feelings ...i miss my old me seriously.

Have you tried taking kratom and/or kava kava already? :) especially kratom ive been fascinated with for long time, take it daily too, it can work in different ways. it's addictive tho, and technically an opiate, but still it's a medicin imo & it doesn't have strong side effects like opioid pills. If you do best try a good red strain. Do'nt take on empty stomach so you won't get nauseus :) might heal adhd too, i think it's something that can work for so many different aches or disorders etc..

Me 2. Stuff works really good.

Is it still working great?

How are you now?

L THEANINE works better.

Don't you are addicted to it now ?

So you can take is “as needed”? That’s awesome. My brother has serious health problems and has developed panic attacks that started during the C-19 quarantine. They got so bad that I had to move him 1,400 miles to live with my husband and me. Because he suffers from morbid obesity (we are working on it) he has developed pulmonary edema and gets shortness of breath, which immediately triggers a panic response. Just yesterday he almost allowed himself to slip into a panic attack. We were able to talk him out of it, but I think I’m going to verify that this won’t cause any issues with his 16 prescriptions 👀 he deserves to feel more in control and calm, as he’s doing a lot of correct things to improve his health.

@@valerief1231 We in southern Oregon have had a mild spring with a wet (relatively) early summer. this has led to super high levels of pollen. It has made breathing very difficult and even though mullein leaf and nose drops allow me to breath finally I still have big problems going to sleep because of panic attacks from the feeling of suffocation when I tried to sleep earlier. Chamomile + valerian tea has helped a lot in my case.

This is why the British are so calm.. and us Aussies. We drank tea all day. The first thing if we are upset, "have s cup of tea".

​@valerief166 some scripted medications can actually cause or make anxiety worse. Look into that side as well. Medications can be the absolutlylife destroying substance. Also look into dairy, wheat and sugar they can destroy mental health if you are sensitive to them. Good luck on your journey with him.

​@@mal35mtry quercetine

Thanks for this information.plz tell me what time of day your wife takes it.thank you

Check out..Ashwaghanda and Rhodiola Rosea

Right after waking up and before sleep. Some people take 2x 200mg (total 400mg per day). Dr. LeGrand recommends some patients to take 2x 500mg. Well, i guess you have to try a lower dose before the maximum dose.

I read you can not take it for too long it can cause liver damage.

@@Erin-lx2er link

Same here, I drink 3 grams of matcha with water 2 times a day and I felt relaxed and pacified half an hour after drinking. Previously I had panic attack, but after starting drinking matcha as a daily routine, it never happened again.

That’s fantastic! Thank you for sharing your experience 😊

@John Gervail Still working for you?

How does one get tests for this kind of stuff? Who do I call?

@@MDeL101the ghostbusters

@@papicastro619 lol

Was this with several students or just one that experienced this?

​@@phillhuddleston9445one person oddly called "they."

"One of my students", but "they".... "them"? "They" is plural. Was the student a "he" or "she"?

I'm guessing "it"!@@itzakehrenberg3449

​@@itzakehrenberg3449probably trying to protect identity and respect anonymity.

Mindfulness, and grit is up there too.

​@@nikob6597I've spent 50 years with grit, and all its gotten me good at is judging others and adrenal fatigue.

I had nerve gas exposure in the Army, which caused brain damage, motor neuron damage and had/have major sleep disorder (the most extreme). Earlier years i only slept 5 hours per week for 8 years.. Severe anxiety and was complete wreck from sleep deprivation. I still have a problem getting to sleep but much improved. Big problem most, but not like those earlier years! Well, from stress and trauma I went back to the severe, for months barely sleeping. Ready to loose my mind. I know herbs , tried so much, including theanine (helped little with severe anxiety) but couldn't sleep. Did research and had many herbs here was so exhausted never got to using. Passion Flower is amazing for anxiety and insomnia. Holy cow. Sedative no side effects anti-anxiety and comparable to major sedatives and benzos in scientific studies. In a few weeks my anxiety has been greatly improved. Still staying up for days, but when i sleep, it is deep and long. I was really severe, now realy bad for sleep, so much better anxiety. I also take the l-theanine and lithium 5-10 mg. State i was in, i prob would have been given a hypodermic shot of something really strong. So glad i didn't have to resort to prescribed drugs which i've rarely used since trying them in early years. Try passion flower, passiflora pubmed will show you the summary studies. Really impressive. Prescribed in Europe. They also did studies to use passiflower to taper off benzos. People get addicted to and build tolerance requiring more and more of those drugs. Changes the brain. Very toxic to the body. Study showed normalized brain activity and sleep parameters At the rate I'm improving, i figure a few more weeks before I'm sleeping close to normal. I'll never be "normal" with the brain damage incurred, but manageable with herbs and supplements. This passion flower is amazing. I buy the powder on Amazon. I take 5-7 grams. It's a heavy dose and my does it help me sleep and recover.

And 🍄 🎉❤

You don’t get any points for stating the obvious.

my anger went away as well

As a research chemical? I can't find it as a supplement. Thanks

Valproic acid? Glad it worked for you, but there are strong contraindications for some people.

@@lauraprince3854 No, Magnesium Valporate prolonged release. No side effects, no contradictions.

@@samirdreamalot Not sure if it is a research chemical or not, they sell it over the counter at most pharmacies in Mexico.

At what mg did you start ?

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There is one dark side to it. You cant stop taking it. If you stop, your stress and sleep quality will get worse.

@@vikasbiliye5023 100 mg is a very low dose,and would be much easier to come off of if necessary.

Back in the medieval and ancient days people practiced biphasic sleeping or two sleeps. Maybe your body is just meant for biphasic sleeping ?

That's scary. I disklike being dependent on any kind of pills

Thank You for Sharing 🍃 💫💫💫💫💫

Taking B-Complex will help with alcohol cravings/withdrawal. L-Theanine has been extremely helpful for anxiety, getting to sleep, and back to sleep. Best of Luck! 😊

Hey it's all right man, all this everything we're doing in our existence that we call our life's just a ride it's just a temporary experience for us. There really isn't any reason to despair for past choices because there's only ever only one moment that matters, this one. No reason to feel bad, and no reason to do things that make you feel bad. Just block the noise and focus on what you got, do the best you can while you can. Our minds will drive us wild sometimes _🌻🐛-_

Really great job getting off the alcohol!!!

Research what vitamin & minerals alcohol consumption was depleting all this time & start replacing (B complex w B12 to begin with) And good on you!

What if you take L-thaenine and you feel worse? I take 250m by the way

@@sinorthcoast917 I'm not even feeling the effects unfortunately

I have been taking 400 mg for 2 months and I am still suffering

@@LokiOfWinterfell Jesus takes our guilt and shame. You're loved

My anxiety was through the roof for over four months. I noticed within half an hour of taking the first dose. My anxiety is pretty much gone. It was a game changer for me.

Same here.

You can't take l-theanine for 1 year and shouldn't be taking more, aftrer month u need break or it will wear off and stop completely working your you. Don't listen to youtubers.

​@@RaZziaN1you do realize your commenting on KZfaq so yout considered a KZfaqr.

@@RaZziaN1"Don't listen to youtubers" . So ironic

Lmk when you find out how to take those lab results

Try ashwaganda

Thats how i feel coming off adhd medication concerta.

​​@@aprilhassell1747 Same for me but mine was wellbutrin...

all about diet except modern food is not of natural quality sadly

Kava helps too

Did it work for your symptoms? Thanks

@Elisa-pu5py no, it made me feel really off, like bad. I started taking vit D and a megaB complex, which has helped. What symptoms are you dealing with? When mine started it was brutal, borderline psychosis. Thankfully the mental and physical issues have become manageable. I still struggle, but not nearly as bad.

You should get her to see a functional medicine doctor.

NOW has been the most consistent for me. Using it for years. Tried others with poor effect.

Best of luck with the sobriety. Im 10 years next June🎉

This gives me hope. I quit booze 119 days ago, and just took my first l-theanine dose. It hasnt even kicked in yet but I just read a bunch of reviews of people getting headaches and poor sleep from it. So hopefully it works for me. And yes the alcohol withdrawals are awful! Glad you kicked it... let's never go back.

Proud of everyone who quit drinking. It is really bad for you. Tomorrow will be 4 years drug free for me. I was an absolute mess. Stay strong my friends!

I want the nightmares

Happened to me last night. I took my supplements late yesterday, around 5pm and was having full blown horror movie dream. Glad found this comment now I know what caused it😅

@@sweetmintkiss I feel for you. I've had those same types of dreams and it's not fun. Just curious, are you facing a large amount of stress in life? I wondered if the L-Theanine had that effect on me because of the stress

@@mjk9388 could be. I do have moderate amount of stress atm, but it was much more last month. I swapped now for adrenal stress complex with L-tyrosine and betaine instead. Feels much better, but still have an odd nightmare but they're short and I'm calm as I know it's aminoacids causing it, not the evil spirit came for my soul 😂

Or just quit being such a baby about it Just kidding.

@@donalkinsella4380 Yea serotonin lowers anxiety. I don't know if he misspoke or is just wrong

So you get calm but depressed?

This theory was recently questioned by the one, who came up with the theory himself- he admitted that he is very uncertain about the information of serotonin and dopamine now, and that the idea behind chemical imbalances is just… at least, Tom Cruise can now jump on the couch and laugh at Matt Laurier now. 🙃

@@DeansLists we don't realistically understand this pathway. The generally accepted theory was recently brought into question by the medical community.

​@@Alice-gf4dd thanks god for you guys we need more critically thinking people

Can I please ask does it works for him? I have ADHD as well, so I would appreciate if I can have some feedback:)))

Microdose weed or nicotin works 100% completely whithout squishing creativity ​@@xw6475

I was wondering the same. I didn’t know you could test them.

what would be the grounds or reasons for the tests? why wouldnt a dr NOT want or know to test those things?

​@@xisotopexNeurotransmitter levels cannot be reliably checked-- that is the problem here. Additionally, Dr LeGrand states that "high serotonin" increases anxiety. The opposite is actually the case-- serotonin actually decreases anxiety. For these and other reasons, this "doctor's" reliability is highly suspect.

@@heidih3048 he does gloss over exactly what those test results were, and he isnt a MD, but a ND.... not that is necessarily wrong, as long as they are grounded in basic science and chemistry, and are led using evidence a peer reviewed studies.

Same here (age 61), so thank you! I've taken it years ago, but it was mixed with some other herbs I can't tolerate, and it had magnesium stearate as a processing agent. I'll have to go online and try to find it from one of the pure encapsulation type companies that don't put the stearates in. I can't tolerate them at all with lifelong gut issues. Thank you for sharing your story!

Post coof??

@@Starfish2145 replace coof with covid-19. Had "brain fog" after recovering from covid.. So L-theanine was selected, and worked to delete that "post-covid" brain fog.

@@johnnysfunzone743 never heard anyone call it coof before, but glad you found something that helped and I think I'm going to start taking it now

What is coof?

Ashwagandha and brahmi supplement from india keep u calm and relax

I was going to say the same exact thing

Ashwagandha and high absorption magnesium

Gaba. And L-citruline for blood pressure . 5-htp. Phenibut Beta blockers nabivolol propanolol

Lemon balm with chamomile

@@wobbuffet5924 For certain I can hold focus better and I believe the magnesium threonate in itself has helped with memory/information recall. I had been taking the mag threonate a few months before I started the l-theanine, and other than quality sleep the biggest effect of the combo seems to be an enhanced mood possibly antidepressive effect that really kicked in about 2 weeks into taking it every day.

I want to know the answer to this too🙋‍♀️

my shelf can't store more bottles

No, infected, serotonin syndrome is the surplus of serotonin in the brain and causes high agitation, anxiety, hyper arousal ETC

Amazon has 730 capsules for $30

I took 400mg about 3hrs ago it does nothing for me to relax so I’ll up it for relaxation I guess

What brand do you recommend?

powders... these things can react with each other in surprising ways we often forget these things are reactive chemicals our food too but usually more stable because I'm natural proportions tested in nature

i probably should seek career in pharmaceutical factory because stack gets bigger and bigger 😂

What’s your experience been like with Methylene Blue? I’m about to start taking it too.

@@mcgillicutty9751 My biggest problem with testing herbs and suppliments is I'm not sick, so it's hard for me to cure/heal a non existing problem. In a way it helps me to be motivated to do exercise, gives me hope. It's a synthetic medicine so I'm scared of it. I take 3 mg a day, my pee has a blue tint to it. I also use Red Light Therapy. I'm a healthy 70 year old goat...I mean man. If a person is sick, I strongly recommend researching the benefits of that particular cure for that illness. I hope you are healthy or get well from anything bad. Good Luck

​@@davidrojas5319 wow Mr David you figured lots of best things to do how about medium chain triglycerides and acetylo L carnitine? I watched a material with Gonzalez -Lima mentioning these 4 in the same material I would definitely also look into B vitamins esp B1 and B12

I just started using both have been on Methelene Blue for a few months and it's a life changer after the C_ov_id

Drink green tea instead of coffee

@@Runz32 Not for me - thins blood too much - if you had ITP you would know that.

What's Prn?

@@britneyb8876 Pro Ra Nata - Pro re nata (PRN) is a Latin phrase meaning "in the circumstances" or "as the circumstance arises". Simple english - as needed.

In what amounts? How much L-Theonine do you recommend?

@@DutchmanAmsterdam Start with a high amount (4 to 6 a day) to see if it works for you. Then lower the dose to as low as still works.Thats your dose.

Or maybe the men are the ones giving U an accurate report and females.are.more prone to agreeableness and will tell the doctor what he's doing is great

Men also aren’t on task as much as women for taking Vitamins…

CBD/TCH probably are best at the end of the day, while L-Theanine is probably far better in the morning for maximizing alertness with a small bit of caffeine then again mid-day possibly.

I take it and it hasn’t helped my tinnitus.

It something that we help our clients with. If you are interested you can just email me at drlegrand@optimalmindperformance.com

Bacopa/brahmi is amazing as a brain booster!! I have adhd so I’m pretty good at learning and memory is good. In 2015 I found brahmi and started taking it ( making my own capsules so I know it’s not filled with nasty fillers ) I swear, it was amazing what happened, I started learning even faster, I remembered much more than before, I can focus for a very long time. My family got interested and tried it too, they had the same results. My brother had a very stressful job at the time and he was able to focus better and get everything done and my mum was able to do her crossword in no time, which annoyed her as she had to find so many new crosswords 😂

@@curious-kat Thanks for sharing your experiences and the reminder. Aware of Bacopa and the studies. It is always helpful to hear firsthand. And, very funny about your mom! That's inspiring and a problem i can do with ...thinking too fast leaving too much time!

WHY IS BLACK SEED OIL A GODSEND? WHAT DOES IT DO?

Who wants to do all that when you can just take a pill 😅

@Wykius sure. And a Thiamine supplement is also just a pill. But which is better? A medication with side effects, or an essential Vitamin with no side effects?if the problem is caused by a deficiency, medications are known to compound the problem by further depleting the body of essential nutrition. The other stuff is just good sense. Food coloring is petroleum based and shouldn't be put into the body anyway.

I've been drinking everyday dose... It helps a lot.

@@wykius1 Because anti depressants increase chances of dementia/alzheimers in people by 50% for when they're older. There's a lot of trial and error, and when adjusting to them it can make you feel crazy or even permanently affect your mental state. Trying the healthier, natural route first is much safer and you are unlikely to have any severe side effects. Also you don't haver to wean off them. I have this opinion because I have tried everything under the sun to fix my mood dyregulation. I mean literally everything. You name any anti depressant I've tried it. I've altered my diet significantly and worked out to strict regimes, everything. Honestly, I feel like my mental function is far worse after all the pills I've tried. I wish I was told from the beginning to try natural alternatives first, and then only pills if all else failed. They serve their purpose, but they are an extreme last result.

@@Erin-lx2er drinking will increase your overall depression and anxiety levels over time. Source: I'm an alcoholic and know this for a fact.

Actually, these compounds do not UP glutamate at all. You are misunderstanding their actions. Taurine reduces glutamate toxicity by blocking calcium ions. L theanine blocks the receptors in the brain from glutamate binding. If anything, they down regulate the effects of glutamate.

Since taking it for a longer period of time have you noticed any decreased effectiveness of the L Theanine? I’m super interested in finding something more of a daily supplement.

I really want to know this also.

I also want to know

Yea I did not react well to it at all. It made me noticably more anxious and just stressed.

L-Theanine was great for me the first time, felt a bit like MDMA, but then started making me aggressive. Also Fs with my sleep, dreams are too vivid and I wake up exhausted.

I am taking ashwaghanda for 2 weeks and now I feel like crying and I am very depressed.

Ya L-Theanine is not for everyone it can cause you to be drowsy especially if you do not need it. Haha ya I saw the typo after I posted it. My video editors messed up and I did not catch it before I uploaded it.

I have heard taking a B-12 with it helps.

I'm currently taking both along with cannabis oil. It really calms me down and I have a clear mindset throughout the day. So far so good.

He won't have a clue because he's not a medical doctor

@@fallenlotus9572 Which cannabis oil do you take CBD or THC?

@@keesca101 CBD oil

@@smoozerish He states within the first sentence of the video that he is a doctor

In general l-theanine does not tend to have interactions with drugs but it is important to always double check with your doctor first.

How are you doing?

Stay away from benzos. I was taking the highest dose and I had panick attacks after some time not taking that drugs. I reduced them and I eventually cut them. My anxieties are gone. I feel WAY better now. Stay away from benzos.

L-theanine is not a herb*. Not sure if it's extracted from one though. If that's what your saying my bad.*

I have similar feelings during airplane traveling. It’s so very difficult for me, even a relatively short flight like 3 hours is challenging, especially if there is any turbulence. Did you find what is the best help for you for this situation? Thanks in advance.

I do sometimes recommend both because both can be helpful with anxiety but always best to double check with your doctor to make sure that combo does not interact with anything else you are taking.

Green tea can cause an increase in your flouride levels, so keep that in mind

@@tariqueclare6547 is that bad?

@@tariqueclare6547 if u are drinking over 5 cups a day then that becomes a risk, me i drink 1 cup a day

@@tariqueclare6547 no it can’t, lmao

​@@tariqueclare6547 as well as lower testosterone in men

No just go to the vitamin shop! Don’t stress darling you’re doing just fine and exactly where you should be, life is all about changes an rolling with the bunches. You got this!

Maybe trying Gaba+Ltheanine supplement? Ltheanine reinforce the power of Gaba which is an excellent supplement to anxiety

Im heading into month 3 and I am not waking up with the intensity of anxiety as I was. I also started a beta blocker

@@LokiOfWinterfell good but if you aren’t exercising you definitely should glad you’re getting results

Supplements may help your body respond to stressful situations, but you can't always supplement yourself out of anxiety. Are you facing the underlying issues? Are you seeing a therapist?

@@LokiOfWinterfell what brand do you buy?