Anyone try L-Tryptophan, L glutamine and licorice root

[AmyK]

Have you found any of these to relieve any of the depression or anxiety symptoms and increase blood flow?  The first is a precursor to serotinon and would prefer to go a natural route if possible rather than take an ssri. Any luck with other supplements?? TIA!

[bombsh3ll]

I started taking licorice root capsules 2 and a half years ago to boost blood volume for POTS. (Swanson brand, 2x 450mg per day). They basically work like florinef in the kidneys, retaining salt and fluid but without the side effects of headaches, anxiety or increased vasoconstriction. Note they can also reduce potassium levels though. The initial effect was like a miracle, not a cure but life changing.  The benefits lasted about a year before wearing off. Either my condition progressed or my body developed tolerance to the effects.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

If you have POTS, particularly hypovolaemic type, and want a much better quality of life even if temporary I would highly recommend them. If they help you like they helped me, you will not need or want antidepressants for the time they work.  Check blood pressure and electrolytes periodically, and interactions with any other meds you may be taking. 

 

[AmyK]

Thank you.  I plan to take it.  I will buy extra bananas.  That is very good news that it helped you.