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To: FairOpinion
I wonder what the long term effect of using GABA will be on the body? I heard that using melatonin, for instance, causes the body to stop producing its own melatonin. I wouldn't want to end up dependent on some drug or supplement for the rest of my life.
45 posted on 05/02/2003 4:29:20 AM PDT by whipitgood
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To: whipitgood
I think taking anything "forever" on a regular basis is not really a good idea, if you can avoid it (I a not referring to regular medication, like blood pressure medication, which you need to take everyday).

I think they are finding that taking something for a period of time, sometimes taking it for a few weeks, then stopping or reducing the dose for a while, giving it some pause helps, or keep taking it, but not take it every day. I've known people who take melatonin, but only about 2-3 times a week and they say they get the benefit, without it stopping the body from making its own.

I think part of it is that you have to experiment on yourself to some extent, and always start with small dose to make sure you don't have a negative reaction, then build it up. Always safety first, and sounds like GABA can have some side effects, like flushing and shortness of breath, I don't know whether that means that it may affect the heart. You always should do some research, with the internet it's pretty easy, and find out enough to make sure that you don't have any condition, which could be worsened.

As I said in an earlier post, HGH is a "wonder stuff" for people in general, but it is harmful for people who have diabetes or glucose intolerance.
47 posted on 05/02/2003 9:29:52 AM PDT by FairOpinion
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