There is only one way to find out unfortunately. How much royal jelly to take? I talked to people from apiary in the mall. They had it for sale. They also said it should not be taken more than size of match had at a time and no longer than a month continuously.

Are there natural sources for Phosphatidylserine? I know lecithin has many nutrients that are good for the brain.

How much of these do you need? Mega doses?

I think this should be part of the adrenal protocol.

Can an ssri be taken along side this protocol?

Phosphatidylserine lowers cortisol, hence you should only use it if you have high cortisol. I used it for a few months and I've felt better without it.

I take 400mg of Sam-e everyday which is a methyldonor and whenever I am on antidepresants I feel much better.

This is the varying protocol that's given...

I seem to be more elevated cortisol with pregnenolone steal...

1) Chronically elevated cortisol:
a. Phosphatidylserene — 2g a day in divided doses
b. Adaptogenic herbs — panax ginseng, rhodiola, ashwaganda, eleutherococcus
c. Cytokine support — resveratrol, pycnogenol, green tea extract, pine bark extract
d. Neurotransmitter GABA support — taurine, valerian root, passion flower, L-theanine

2) Chronically depressed cortisol:
a. Licorice root extract — Dosages depend on the type of licorice root extract used
b. Adaptogenic herbs — panax ginseng, rhodiola, ashwaganda, eleutherococcus
c. Cytokine support — Echinacea, astralagus, shiitake mushroom, beta-glucan, beta sitosterol
d. Excitatory neurotransmitter support — acetylcholine (Alpha-GPC, huperzine, galantamine), serotonin (5-HTP), tryptophan, St. John's wort

3) Abnormal circadian rhythm:
a. Acetylcholine support — Alpha GPC, huperzine, galantamine
b. Phopshytidylseriene — 2g a day in divided doses for minimum of 6 months

Funnily enough, I have some panax ginseng with royal jelly caps already...

Maybe it's good to support the adrenals too with natural vitamin C (acerola, amla etc.) and B5 (bee pollen)...

Has anyone ever used holy basil (tulsi) as an adaptogen?

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