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Posted by greenwillow on January 9, 2011, at 19:22:41
OK, I am no chemist so need a little help! I have been taking the superfruit supplement Mangosteen because I had read it would help with psoriasis. Today I was researching and discovered that mangosteen may block serotonin receptors. I have alot of depression (currently not being treated) so is it a bad idea to be blocking my serotonin receptors?? Thanks, greenwillow
Posted by roscopeeco on January 9, 2011, at 21:38:45
In reply to blocking serotonin receptors, posted by greenwillow on January 9, 2011, at 19:22:41
> OK, I am no chemist so need a little help! I have been taking the superfruit supplement Mangosteen because I had read it would help with psoriasis. Today I was researching and discovered that mangosteen may block serotonin receptors. I have alot of depression (currently not being treated) so is it a bad idea to be blocking my serotonin receptors?? Thanks, greenwillon
There are many serotonin receptors. Which ones are being blocked.
Posted by Phillipa on January 9, 2011, at 22:05:22
In reply to Re: blocking serotonin receptors, posted by roscopeeco on January 9, 2011, at 21:38:45
Greenwillow is that a psoriasis med? Phillipa
Posted by greenwillow on January 9, 2011, at 23:34:33
In reply to Re: blocking serotonin receptors, posted by roscopeeco on January 9, 2011, at 21:38:45
> There are many serotonin receptors. Which ones are being blocked.
>
>I have no idea, the info just said Mangosteen may block serotonin receptors. Maybe I could find out if I researched more. GW
Posted by greenwillow on January 9, 2011, at 23:36:12
In reply to Re: blocking serotonin receptors, posted by Phillipa on January 9, 2011, at 22:05:22
> Greenwillow is that a psoriasis med? Phillipa
No, mangosteen is a superfruit supplement. I read that it was helpful for psoriasis and it has seemed to help.
Posted by Phillipa on January 10, 2011, at 0:31:16
In reply to Re: blocking serotonin receptors » Phillipa, posted by greenwillow on January 9, 2011, at 23:36:12
My Mother had psoriosis covered her whole body was cold tar at time and soaking in a tub to loosen the scales horrible disease I do empathize with you. Let me know what you find out. Phillipa
Posted by viper1431 on January 10, 2011, at 8:59:10
In reply to blocking serotonin receptors, posted by greenwillow on January 9, 2011, at 19:22:41
Unlikely to cause problems, in fact a few anti-depressants and other drugs with AD-like properties work by blocking seratonin receptors.
Posted by greenwillow on January 11, 2011, at 15:00:59
In reply to Re: blocking serotonin receptors » greenwillow, posted by Phillipa on January 10, 2011, at 0:31:16
> My Mother had psoriosis covered her whole body was cold tar at time and soaking in a tub to loosen the scales horrible disease I do empathize with you. Let me know what you find out. Phillipa
Your mother had it really bad then ~ wikes!!! Mine isn't that extensive. GW
Posted by greenwillow on January 11, 2011, at 15:04:44
In reply to Re: blocking serotonin receptors » greenwillow, posted by viper1431 on January 10, 2011, at 8:59:10
> Unlikely to cause problems, in fact a few anti-depressants and other drugs with AD-like properties work by blocking seratonin receptors.
>Hmmm, that's interesting. OK, thanks Viper, I take you to mean I can probably continue with the mangosteen without likely contributions to my depression?
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