Can D-Aspartic Acid (DAA) Really Cause Long-Term Brain Damage

Wow! What a sinister blog title for what is presumably a harmless dietary supplement. After spending all of yesterday putting various search terms into the search engine, including: 1. Does DAA really harm NMDA receptors in the brain? What are the risks of using D-Aspartic Acid? To what extent does DAA behave as an exotoxin? 4) Can you list the potential negative effects of D-Aspartic Acid? So on and so on...

In any case, I did something I hardly ever do on a monthly trip to Amazon to buy miscellaneous items, (daway), the typical. In other words, I'll be cancelling some of my order the next day. I often reorder the same tried-and-true supplements I've been taking for years whenever I need a boost in athletic performance, energy, stamina, testosterone, etc., but every once in a while I'll take a calculated risk and try something new.

I use the term "gingerly" to express my extreme caution while trying out new dawai treatment, especially those that may have an impact on my hormone levels or other vital bodily functions. 

There are many different types of hormones in the human body, and it's important to keep them all in check since an excess of one hormone or a deficiency of another, or an agonist versus antagonist ratio, or anything else, can lead to a number of negative side effects.

To put it mildly, I've heard far too many anecdotes about people's experiences with hormones of all kinds (stress, gender X, etc.) in online health communities.

Some people use an excessive amount of a single supplement or a combination of supplements, leading to negative effects on their mood, cognition, and gender X performance. It's possible that some negative consequences might last for the rest of your life, while others are only temporary.

Okay, so let's get this out of the way: D-Aspartic Acid is not a hormone. That's because it's an amino acid that the body can get by without. According to the literature I've reviewed, the D version of this is converted almost entirely into a molecule that activates the brain's NMDA receptors. It is believed that too much stimulation of this region of the brain might lead to cell death and/or brain injury. Yes, it is the nugget that really hits home for me.

Just how much is excessive? This supplement doesn't appear to have undergone as much testing as others on the market. From what I can see, even anecdotal proof is scarce, which is unusual for overhyped supplements.

D-Aspartic acid, on the other hand, has been linked to the same deleterious effects on the brain as monosodium glutamate and the artificial sweetener aspartame. Given how ubiquitously present MSG is, I almost reconsidered adding the DAA to my Amazon purchasing basket. Plus, I enjoy Chinese food, and the buffet is notorious for its liberal use of monosodium glutamate. Ha! If MSG could also cause brain damage, then millions of Americans would likely already have it. Hold on a second... Ha-ha! Uh, forget it...

But I have to admit that D-Aspartic Acid's advantages and customer evaluations (those that I did read) do seem promising.

It has a wide range of effects, including increasing testosterone, growth hormone, GABA, luteinizing hormone (waking your balls up). However, don't many other dawai treatment on the market make the same claims?

Before I wrap up this piece, though, I'll provide an extract from another website that I found to have a wealth of useful information on the topic, along with a link to the whole article, for anybody who's curious: "Exotoxins include DAA and its analogues because they overstimulate NMDA receptors in the brain, just as MSG and aspartame. The death of cells can occur as a result of excessive stimulation.

For this reason, those who have a family history of neurodegenerative diseases should avoid exposure to exotoxins. DAA is significantly riskier than other T-boosting daway since it has not been subjected to rigorous clinical testing or human testing." To learn more, go here: What You Need to Know About D-Aspartic Acid (and Why) - Supplements Engine

What I want to say in conclusion regarding this DAA addendum:

Do I believe it might cause irreversible brain damage? To be honest, I highly doubt it under normal conditions.

Taken in large quantities, possibly even half the bottle at once, it could be harmful. I would also err on the side of caution and avoid this if there is a history of neurological issues in my family.

When it comes to increasing testosterone, do I believe there are any options that could be safer to try? Yes. Absolutely.

Considering the potential efficacy of D-Aspartic Acid, would I consider giving it a try? I still haven't chosen and am not certain. If I did, I'd start off taking it only a few of times a week and at the lowest possible dose until I got used to it.

For the final word, I'll include an Amazon link in case you're still interested in learning more about this product. After that, I'll share a recommendation for an Amazon product that fared rather well in my testing a few months ago. Please be aware that I will earn a very little profit (at no additional cost to you) if you decide to purchase any of these supplements after following a link from this site. Please give me all your nickels and dimes. LOL!

A great product that has been shown to increase testosterone and decrease stress hormones without the risk of irreversible brain damage is described below. Extract of Tongkat Ali is the name of the product., I found this to be an effective complement.

Many experts recommend using it for 5 days straight, followed by 2 days off, although this is only a recommendation. It is commonly known that stress chemicals like cortisol reduce testosterone levels, and this daway appears to mitigate that impact.