Recently I began using Ecklonia Cava (a 98% extract), primarily for purported its anti-inflammatory properties. That it may help the endothelial system and be good for hair grow (or loss prevention) are nice bonuses.
However, it seems (from what I've read, and from how it makes me feel) to posses some kind of cholinergic property - can't remember if it increases acetylcholine or inhibits acetylcholinesterase - but I found that when I take it, I feel hazy, dull and kind of depressed. Things - life, in genera - tend to look kind of "flat" and feel "slow".
I've also experienced this with Butea Superba (I think it inhibits acetylcholinesterase) and Intellect Tree seed oil (dose dependent cholinergic) - so I think that elevated acetylcholine and I don't get along too well. I feel similar with Bacopa.
It's worth mentioning that I have HPPD (for 12 years or so) and some anxiety issues.
It's too bad, because I noticed a distinct reduction in knee pain within several days of using the Ecklonia Cava extract...but I couldn't take the (presumably) increased choline levels. I assume the anti-inflammatory properties have nothing to do with any cholinergic effect - so what I wonder is:
Is there a safe way to reduce the cholinergic/actetylcholinesterase-inhibiting effect of this and other cholinergic substances while retaining their other benefits?
I think I've read that dopamine and choline have an inverse relationship - so would taking, say, L-Tyrosine along with Ecklonia Cava allow the latter to exert its benefits without the unwanted mental effects? Or do I have no idea what I'm talking about?
Given the HPPD, I have to be careful about what I take.
Thoughts are appreciated.