Re: Ain't scared of Iodine, am scared of Niacin

Any MAOI needs to be approached with caution. Ladislao, I see you have been through this and surely must know that certain foods and substances should be avoided or limited when using Syrian Rue. What I don't know is if glaxony understands this yet.

glaxony:

If you have not already done so, search for words 'foods maoi' in your preferred search engine. You should find things like this:

Foods to Avoid on MAO-Inhibitors

http://nepenthes.lycaeum.org/Misc/maoi.foods.html


What is an MAO inhibitor and what foods do I need to avoid when taking one?

http://www.drugstore.com/qxa1272_333181_sespider-what_is_an_mao_inhibitor_and...



I feel it is better to be safe and avoid these foods while using Syrian Rue. Though some logic from our friends at Erowid suggest that perhaps I am overly cautious:


http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/maois/maois_info7.shtml


Hehe.... I'm fine with Niacin and Iodine, but MAOIs scare me. I have a little pack of Syrian Rue I keep saving until I can avoid risky foods both before and after the experience. Maybe when I juice fast I can try it finally. Tweet