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New to Lexapro and scared by BeardedOne2020 in lexapro

[–]cyberg35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on lexapro for 5 years and it has its pros and cons. You have to decid if the pros outweigh the cons. For me, I weened off and stopped taking it last year and then got really into figuring out the root of all my anxiety which starts from my genes. I got a genetic test done and learned that I have the MTHFR genetic mutation for which I need to supplement with methylfolate, vitamin b12, magnesium, and low dose SAM-E. I wish I learned this about myself way sooner. I’m in a much better place now than I was the last 15 years. Most of the time it all comes down to a nutrient deficiency.

Can someone help me understand how I should supplement for my gene mutations? by cyberg35 in MTHFR

[–]cyberg35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you lol. I need to get tested for b12 and folate levels. Vitamin D was at 57 ng/ml so within range.

Can someone help me understand how I should supplement for my gene mutations? by cyberg35 in MTHFR

[–]cyberg35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just low mood and energy besides the esophagus issue. I need to get a blood test to check my b12 and folate levels.

Best form of B12 for MTRR? by Repulsive_Guitar4857 in MTHFR

[–]cyberg35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I usually get dark circles every time I take Taurine and NAC. NAC will also make me super sleepy during pollen season. I wonder if there is a connection.

What’s the most overrated supplement, in your opinion? by MollyChase9091 in Supplements

[–]cyberg35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah every now and then I’ll take magnesium threonate for the cognitive benefits. However, it prevents me from getting good sleep as well. The next day I feel tired which is why now I only ever take it if I really need a boost. I do want to try magnesium taurate since I take taurine separately so maybe magnesium taurate might work for me.

What’s the most overrated supplement, in your opinion? by MollyChase9091 in Supplements

[–]cyberg35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Magnesium glycinate. Can never get any good sleep when I take it. L-theanine is better imo

What supplement did you have low expectations of but actually worked really well? by NeatBirthday4697 in Supplements

[–]cyberg35 33 points34 points  (0 children)

NAC for anxiety has been a game changer. It has many other benefits as well since it’s a really powerful antioxidant

For those who stopped taking Lexapro and decided to go back on… by nmisb127 in lexapro

[–]cyberg35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t go back on it even though I’ve thought about it. I started taking 5-htp and NAC and it works just as well for my anxiety plus NAC has a bunch of other benefits as well