Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

[Guest guest]

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a.com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniTo: mb12 valtrex Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda

[Guest guest]

Toni, is your kiddo add/adhd?To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Mon, July 26, 2010 10:39:17 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a. com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniFrom: rhondamasengale <rhondamasengale@ yahoo.com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, July 25, 2010 12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda

[Guest guest]

I think my son could be the poster child for ADHD, but has no official diagnosis. --- ToniTo: mb12 valtrex Sent: Mon, July 26, 2010 11:08:31 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Toni, is your kiddo add/adhd?From: Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 10:39:17 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a. com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniFrom: rhondamasengale <rhondamasengale@ yahoo.com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, July 25, 2010 12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda

[Guest guest]

Thanks Toni, I appreciate your help! Yes, this definitely helped!Rhonda Masengale

I think my son could be the poster child for ADHD, but has no official diagnosis. --- ToniFrom: T Lynn <t.lynn28rocketmail>To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Mon, July 26, 2010 11:08:31 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Toni, is your kiddo add/adhd?From: Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 10:39:17 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a. com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniFrom: rhondamasengale <rhondamasengale@ yahoo.com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, July 25, 2010 12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda

[Guest guest]

My son has it, too. (Not, the "h" part, thankfully) I've been spending so much time trying to help the "PDD" in him, that I've been ignoring the "ADD"....which has proven to be the thing having the tightest grip on him lately. I thought the "ADD" would be the easy part....but the frustration it brings on can be maddening. I'm reading "Driven to Distraction" by Hallowell. Great read. colorful. I'm glad I picked it up. I didn't realize how utterly frustrating it can get for people with this condition. You should check it out.To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Mon, July 26, 2010 11:37:42 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

I think my son could be the poster child for ADHD, but has no official diagnosis. --- ToniFrom: T Lynn <t.lynn28@rocketmail .com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 11:08:31 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Toni, is your kiddo add/adhd?From: Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 10:39:17 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a. com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniFrom: rhondamasengale <rhondamasengale@ yahoo.com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, July 25, 2010 12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda

[Guest guest]

Ok, maybe you can help me :-)Having MAO-A mutated as +/+, does that mean my kid has a built-in MAO-inhibitor? Like, do I need to have him avoid MAO avoidance things? Or ???The reason I ask is that a lot of the things listed for MAO-i taking people to avoid, are listed as recommended supplements. So confused!See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoamine_oxidase_inhibitorThings to avoid list included:Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and/or Dopamine Supplemental Precursors: 5-HTP, L-DOPA, L-Phenylalanine, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine.Certain Other Supplements: Hypericum perforatum ("St 's Wort"), Inositol, Rhodiola rosea, S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe), L-Theanine. --- ToniTo: "mb12 valtrex " <mb12 valtrex >Sent: Tue, July 27, 2010 8:52:42 AMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Thanks Toni, I appreciate your help! Yes, this definitely helped!Rhonda MasengaleOn Jul 26, 2010, at 10:37 PM, Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

I think my son could be the poster child for ADHD, but has no official diagnosis. --- ToniFrom: T Lynn <t.lynn28@rocketmail .com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 11:08:31 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Toni, is your kiddo add/adhd?From: Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 10:39:17 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a. com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniFrom: rhondamasengale <rhondamasengale@ yahoo.com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, July 25, 2010 12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda

[Guest guest]

I really don't know but I am trying to find out more about this. What I don't know is if we have a +/+, is the gene upregulated or down regulated? If we knew that it would answer your question, and mine! I am working on that very question and as soon as I have an answer, I will let you know! Thank you for your help! Rhonda Masengale

Ok, maybe you can help me :-)Having MAO-A mutated as +/+, does that mean my kid has a built-in MAO-inhibitor? Like, do I need to have him avoid MAO avoidance things? Or ???The reason I ask is that a lot of the things listed for MAO-i taking people to avoid, are listed as recommended supplements. So confused!See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoamine_oxidase_inhibitorThings to avoid list included:Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and/or Dopamine Supplemental Precursors: 5-HTP, L-DOPA, L-Phenylalanine, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine.Certain Other Supplements: Hypericum perforatum ("St 's Wort"), Inositol, Rhodiola rosea, S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe), L-Theanine. --- ToniFrom: Rhonda Masengale <rhondamasengale>To: "mb12 valtrex " <mb12 valtrex >Sent: Tue, July 27, 2010 8:52:42 AMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Thanks Toni, I appreciate your help! Yes, this definitely helped!Rhonda MasengaleOn Jul 26, 2010, at 10:37 PM, Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

I think my son could be the poster child for ADHD, but has no official diagnosis. --- ToniFrom: T Lynn <t.lynn28@rocketmail .com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 11:08:31 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Toni, is your kiddo add/adhd?From: Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 10:39:17 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a. com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniFrom: rhondamasengale <rhondamasengale@ yahoo.com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, July 25, 2010

12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda

[Guest guest]

Let me try to answer the second question. The mao inhibitors are for people who have an up regulated gene, the gene is in overdrive. I am thinking that our kids our down-regulated so the gene doesn't make enough to breakdown the neurotransmitters. This is what leads to autism and other conditions. Respen-a is supposed to increase the mao-a gene. IF the gene is down-regulated in mao-a +/+, which I am almost sure it is, then you could give those supps to your child. Talking to the pharmacist yesterday who makes Respen-A, she told me to give L-Tryptophan for my kiddo who is not eating meat. Hth!Rhonda Masengale

Ok, maybe you can help me :-)Having MAO-A mutated as +/+, does that mean my kid has a built-in MAO-inhibitor? Like, do I need to have him avoid MAO avoidance things? Or ???The reason I ask is that a lot of the things listed for MAO-i taking people to avoid, are listed as recommended supplements. So confused!See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoamine_oxidase_inhibitorThings to avoid list included:Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and/or Dopamine Supplemental Precursors: 5-HTP, L-DOPA, L-Phenylalanine, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine.Certain Other Supplements: Hypericum perforatum ("St 's Wort"), Inositol, Rhodiola rosea, S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe), L-Theanine. --- ToniFrom: Rhonda Masengale <rhondamasengale>To: "mb12 valtrex " <mb12 valtrex >Sent: Tue, July 27, 2010 8:52:42 AMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Thanks Toni, I appreciate your help! Yes, this definitely helped!Rhonda MasengaleOn Jul 26, 2010, at 10:37 PM, Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:

I think my son could be the poster child for ADHD, but has no official diagnosis. --- ToniFrom: T Lynn <t.lynn28@rocketmail .com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 11:08:31 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Toni, is your kiddo add/adhd?From: Toni Lombardo <gkmt50yahoo (DOT) com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 10:39:17 PMSubject: Re: Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Dr. Woeller just recommended Respen-A as an option for my kids... we just discovered my son is +/+ for MAO-A and my daughter is MAO-A +/-.This is part of what he wrote to me (Autism Action Plan message)Alek:

The things that stand outs for me is the COMT +/+ which would make his ability to process neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine compromised. Put this together with his MAO-A +/+ and you have a

situation where serotonin metabolism is compromised which could affect oxytocin production and regulation. Look into the information for Respen-A - www.respen-a. com, as well as in the Audio Blog of this site under Respen-A.

A1298C which is partially mutated would affect dopamine through BH4. This can be a complicating issue with respects to aggression and mood swings. The Respen-a has the potential to help him.

Gabi:

She could benefit from the Respen-A as well even though she is MAO-A is +/-. Serotonin is compromised quite a bit in OCD issues.I don't know if that helps you any? :-) --- ToniFrom: rhondamasengale <rhondamasengale@ yahoo.com>To: mb12 valtrex@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, July 25, 2010

12:15:14 AMSubject:

Respen-A and the MAO-A gene

Our DAN doc is starting my boys on Respen-A. My youngest is more severe and with Yasko testing, found out that his MAO-A gene is +/+, meaning he has an homozygous mutation. Does that mean he has no activity for that gene or is it over active and will the Respen-A help or hurt him according to his gene status? I think Limin addressed this once but I can't find the post. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Rhonda