True focus?

[cureminded]

I came across the True Focus product on iHerb and it has some really good reviews (by people with CFS as well). Has anyone tried this? I'm already trying a lot of new things at this point and don't want to try it all at the same time, but this sounded so good that I wanted to share the info.

Here's the link:

http://www.iherb.com/product-reviews/Now-Foods-True-Focus-90-Vcaps/842/?p=2&sr=5

 

[adreno]

The main active ingredient for improving focus in this product would be tyrosine. Usually, people get tolerant to it's effects after a few weeks, if taking daily. Taken sporadically, it will most likely work to improve focus. So would a cup of coffee. Both tyrosine and caffeine work to increase dopamine levels, which is the main neurotransmitter involved in attention.

 

[cureminded]

Thanks Adreno. What's yor background? You're very helpful with explaining how things work. I actually came across this product when I was looking for phenylalanine which seems to work well with P-5-P. This one has both tyrosine and phenylalanine. It might not work well for some people as some of the reviews mentioned. Still, I'm curious. I stopped drinking coffee since it's not great for vitamin absorbtion, so an alternative would actualy be nice.

 

[adreno]

Thanks Adreno. What's yor background?

Well, I have a degree in psychology. Some of the subjects I have studied is neuroscience and psychopharmacology.

 

[Mij]

I'm not familiar with this product True Focus, but what works for some does not feel so great for others. My experience supplementing with L-Tyrosine and L-Phenylalanine was that it gave me insomnia and jitterness. I had very low levels on my amino acid tests so I thought I would give it a try. Overall I don't do well with supplements that boost energy ie coffee, tyrosine etc, it gives me a wired imbalance. I've gotten more "energy" with supplements such as Magnesium and Taurine that calm the brain and nervous system.