YourUniverse
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I am confused about the following RP quote regarding niacinamide and serotonin.
"The amino acid theanine, found in tea, has been reported to decrease the amount of serotonin in the brain, probably by decreasing its synthesis and increasing its degradation. This seems to be the opposite of the processes in hibernation. Progesterone, thyroid, and niacinamide (not nicotinic acid or inositol hexanicotinate) are other safe substances that help to reduce serotonin formation, and/or accelerate its elimination. (Niacinamide seems to increase serotonin uptake.)"
It sounds like hes saying it both decreases serotonin, but increases its uptake. Isnt increasing serotonin uptake a bad thing? Is this to mean that niacinamide will help block serotonin formation, but increase the uptake of what little is made?
"The amino acid theanine, found in tea, has been reported to decrease the amount of serotonin in the brain, probably by decreasing its synthesis and increasing its degradation. This seems to be the opposite of the processes in hibernation. Progesterone, thyroid, and niacinamide (not nicotinic acid or inositol hexanicotinate) are other safe substances that help to reduce serotonin formation, and/or accelerate its elimination. (Niacinamide seems to increase serotonin uptake.)"
It sounds like hes saying it both decreases serotonin, but increases its uptake. Isnt increasing serotonin uptake a bad thing? Is this to mean that niacinamide will help block serotonin formation, but increase the uptake of what little is made?