St. John's Wort

AYung · 02-26-2006, 10:26 PM

Do you think it would be benificial to supplement with St. John's Wort during a contest prep time to help relieve stress?

Trick D · 02-26-2006, 10:33 PM

I would say that it wouldn't hurt. I have tried it a couple times and your outlook on life seems to improve.

**NNTB** · 02-26-2006, 10:55 PM

I've never used but i know people who have used it and liked it. Like Trick said, it probably wouldnt hurt. You could also look into 5-htp.

AYung · 03-01-2006, 05:30 AM

Ok, thanks. I'll definately consider it when I am cutting.

Trick D · 03-01-2006, 05:39 PM

Amanda takes 5htp and it really helps her sleep. she has a massive problem with insomina sometimes, and she can go weeks only sleeping a few hours each night, 5htp helps her fall asleep with is half the battle.

~~PROD1GY~~ · 03-19-2006, 08:41 PM

Is it an adaptogen?

**NNTB** · 03-19-2006, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROD1GY

Is it an adaptogen?

nope

**Grunt76** · 04-10-2006, 03:18 AM

5-htp and st.john's wort are my "easy" stack. On cycle or in PCT, to ward off the blues or dull the aggression, this stack is very good. Rhodolia rosa is also said to help much, although I have yet to try itl. One word of caution: st.john's makes you photosensitive, so it is possible that you have to reduce your tanning or you will burn.

**A.FreeRadical** · 04-10-2006, 04:23 AM

When I quit smoking two years ago, I took Zyban for a few weeks. I had anxiety problems with Zyban, so I switched to St. John's Wort. It really took the edge off. It is a natural anti-depressant. There are some warnings about St. John's Wort. Anyone taking it, should learn a little about it first.

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02-26-2006, 10:26 PM	#1
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,301 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	St. John's Wort Do you think it would be benificial to supplement with St. John's Wort during a contest prep time to help relieve stress? __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

02-26-2006, 10:55 PM	#3
NNTB rEVOLutionary Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,447 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 163	I've never used but i know people who have used it and liked it. Like Trick said, it probably wouldnt hurt. You could also look into 5-htp. __________________ "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it." Abraham Lincoln

03-01-2006, 05:30 AM	#4
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,301 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	Ok, thanks. I'll definately consider it when I am cutting. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

04-10-2006, 04:23 AM	#9
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	When I quit smoking two years ago, I took Zyban for a few weeks. I had anxiety problems with Zyban, so I switched to St. John's Wort. It really took the edge off. It is a natural anti-depressant. There are some warnings about St. John's Wort. Anyone taking it, should learn a little about it first. * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

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03-19-2006, 08:41 PM	#6
~~PROD1GY~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 386 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Is it an adaptogen?