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dixie normus · 07-11-2009, 10:47 AM

You will be OK. Typtophan in food has to compete with the BCAA's for a pathway through the blood brain barrier. When eating whole food it does not stand a chance of getting through in significant amounts.

The caution is about taking Ltyptophan or 5-htp as a standalone product.

One thing you should consider is the presence of opiate like substances in Caesin. They can have a depressive effect on someone with depression and you should consider researching this for yourself. I have cut all caesin from my diet for this very reason.

07-11-2009, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
dixie normus Admitting you're an asshole is the first step Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,195	Re: Tryptophan in Protein Supplements and SSRIs e.g. Prozac / Citalopram You will be OK. Typtophan in food has to compete with the BCAA's for a pathway through the blood brain barrier. When eating whole food it does not stand a chance of getting through in significant amounts. The caution is about taking Ltyptophan or 5-htp as a standalone product. One thing you should consider is the presence of opiate like substances in Caesin. They can have a depressive effect on someone with depression and you should consider researching this for yourself. I have cut all caesin from my diet for this very reason.