Comments on: Hummus SSRI-effect & the Tryptophan rich diet http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/ Eat hummus. Give chickpeas a chance... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:54:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jason http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-94734 Jason Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:53:12 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-94734 Not a bad summary of the current science, I like the way you have qualified your statements. You are right, Tryptophan raises levels of 5-HTP, which raises levels of Serotonin. This effect is very quick, within a couple hours, unlike SSRIs. And it does seem to improve mood. However, the mood influencing amino acids of hummus act in a completely different way from SSRIs. SSRIs prevent serotonin from being removed from the brain. Certain amino acids provide the building blocks to create serotonin. Unfortunately, the same amino acids also supply building blocks to create other mood-altering endogenous substances such as melatonin. So, it's an important to note that eating lots of hummus can improve mood in anxious depression, but is contraindicated for uncomplicated depression. If you want to sleep all the time but have no anxiety issues, Tryptophan / 5-HTP supplementation is contraindicated. You may feel more satisfied, but you'll want to sleep even more. On the other hand, a *combination* of SSRIs and hummus... can't hurt, and actually is a very good idea for the moderately depressed. Not a bad summary of the current science, I like the way you have qualified your statements. You are right, Tryptophan raises levels of 5-HTP, which raises levels of Serotonin. This effect is very quick, within a couple hours, unlike SSRIs. And it does seem to improve mood.

However, the mood influencing amino acids of hummus act in a completely different way from SSRIs. SSRIs prevent serotonin from being removed from the brain. Certain amino acids provide the building blocks to create serotonin. Unfortunately, the same amino acids also supply building blocks to create other mood-altering endogenous substances such as melatonin.

So, it’s an important to note that eating lots of hummus can improve mood in anxious depression, but is contraindicated for uncomplicated depression. If you want to sleep all the time but have no anxiety issues, Tryptophan / 5-HTP supplementation is contraindicated. You may feel more satisfied, but you’ll want to sleep even more.

On the other hand, a *combination* of SSRIs and hummus… can’t hurt, and actually is a very good idea for the moderately depressed.

]]> By: Forget About Prozac: Try Hummus Instead | Tollie Schmidt Dream-Infused Life http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-68615 Forget About Prozac: Try Hummus Instead | Tollie Schmidt Dream-Infused Life Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:31:07 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-68615 [...] depression nowadays treated with SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Medicines such as Prozac, Seroxat, Cipralex etc.) which [...] [...] depression nowadays treated with SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Medicines such as Prozac, Seroxat, Cipralex etc.) which [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-22371 Jeff Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:45:28 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-22371 Now I understand the elated "dazed" feeling while aimlessly walking through the streets of NY while nibbling hummus from Nanoosh, very interesting... we joked that I looked high - now I can explain it was Tryptophan, Phenylalanine and Tyrosine. I think I'm going to go eat more hummus.... Now I understand the elated “dazed” feeling while aimlessly walking through the streets of NY while nibbling hummus from Nanoosh, very interesting… we joked that I looked high – now I can explain it was Tryptophan, Phenylalanine and Tyrosine. I think I’m going to go eat more hummus….

]]> By: daninla http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-18722 daninla Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:24:53 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-18722 Great site! Thanks so much... Great site! Thanks so much…

]]> By: shooky http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-3118 shooky Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:07:47 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-3118 Amy - I'm afraid It would not be wise to consult your obsession with me :) Keep coming back. I'll post a great baba ganouj recipe in the coming days. Amy –
I’m afraid It would not be wise to consult your obsession with me :)
Keep coming back.
I’ll post a great baba ganouj recipe in the coming days.

]]> By: Amy http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-2894 Amy Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:31:48 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-2894 I am so psyched to find your blog! (my Egyptian fiance already thinks I'm crazy for being so obsessed with hummus, falafel and baba ganouj!) Keep up the good work. I am so psyched to find your blog! (my Egyptian fiance already thinks I’m crazy for being so obsessed with hummus, falafel and baba ganouj!)
Keep up the good work.

]]> By: shooky http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1587 shooky Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:35:17 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-1587 Sarie - You probably know the saying: Satisfied? Tell your friends. Unsatisfied? Tell us. Please tell us how the hummus and falafel came out, would ya? And if you have any questions don't hesitate. Sarie -
You probably know the saying:
Satisfied? Tell your friends.
Unsatisfied? Tell us.

Please tell us how the hummus and falafel came out, would ya? And if you have any questions don’t hesitate.

]]> By: Sarie http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-1555 Sarie Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:18:19 +0000 http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/25/hummus-ssri-effect-and-the-tryptophan-reach-diet/#comment-1555 Greetings! I am so pleased to have found your website! Thank you for the great recipes and information on hummus! I am going home this evening to make your delicious hummus and falafel, and look forward to visiting your site again. Many thanks! Peace Sarie Greetings!

I am so pleased to have found your website! Thank you for the great recipes and information on hummus! I am going home this evening to make your delicious hummus and falafel, and look forward to visiting your site again.

Many thanks!
Peace
Sarie

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