Topic Title: SJW and Tyramine containg foods
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, Mon 28 Apr 20:55
I just started taking SJW for only a few weeks now and it seems to be working although I'm still having the occasional down. I'm going to give it more time though. Now for me to get more to the point instead of rambling :) The brand I'm using(Herb Tech) says on it to not take with "Tyramine-containing foods (such as cheddar and aged cheeses, beer, wine, yeast, over-ripe fruit, smoked or pickled meat/poultry/fish.)" I've looked it up on the net and have found several sites that talk about it but none of them agree on the reaction at all. Does anyone else know anything about this? I'm very confused. I want to continue taking it because it's helping me remain stable and not so depressed all the time but I don't want to take it if those types of foods cause some sort of bad reaction. If anyone can help answer my concerns, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Angie
Posts: 0 | | Registered: Mon 28 Apr 2003 20:41 |
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| |  "Re(1):SJW and Tyramine containg foods"
, Mon 28 Apr 21:35
The reason why this warning is sometimes given is that SJW used to be thought of as an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) type of antidepressant. MAOIs inhibit the enzyme that the body uses to break down tyramine. When the tyramine builds up to excessive levels it can cause a hypertensive crisis (dangerously high blood pressure).
Although SJW contains chemicals that have been shown to have weak MAOI properties in test tubes, it is no longer considered to be an MAOI antidepressant, so it's quite safe to eat foods containing tyramine. I can vouch for this - I eat a lot of cheese and chocolate, which are both very high in tyramine, and haven't noticed any problems - not even headaches, which can be caused by high tyramine levels.
Hope this helps,
Dan
Posts: 166 | | Registered: Sat 14 Dec 2002 17:8 |
| | |  "Re(2):SJW and Tyramine containg foods"
, Mon 28 Apr 21:43
Great!! Thank you! I won't worry about it then. I'm gonna go eat some cheese now :)
Angie
Posts: 1 | | Registered: Mon 28 Apr 2003 20:41 |
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