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5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism. It is marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 474 |
65% |
| Depression | 12 |
83% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 7 |
100% |
| Anxiety | 5 |
80% |
| Panic Attacks | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (508
Members)
find 5-HTP helpful
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5-HTP Reviews
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The 5-HTP seems to help somewhat but I have only been taking it for about a week. Hopefully I will feel greater affects in time.
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ok
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worksfor night time sleeping
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I've been using for six weeks and do seem to have more energy using it.
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Sometimes it works to help me sleep better.
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500 mg at bedtime, VERY helpful
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Helps with my mood
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I can't afford it, but it did seem to help. Was part of a complete regimene a friend created for me. I am going to try to get some again. No SE's.
Working / Worked
Saved me from a whole lot of pain
Working / Worked
Significant decrease in anxiety and insomnia
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I took it for about 6 months. Never noticed any improvement, but wanted to give it a real chance to work. I stopped taking it and never noticed anyt... [More] -
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5-HTP is an amino acid. For some reason all amino acids cause me terrible pain throughout my body. I don't understand since some of these occur natu... [More] -
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Cocoa is correct about taking SSRI antidepressants with this. You definitely don't want to chance Serotonin Syndrome. I do take a very low dose of Sav... [More] -
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I'm glad it's helping you. I have been taking 5htp for 5 weeks now. My doctor prescribed it along with several other products to help rebuild my sero... [More] -
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I started taking 5-HTP about A month ago and I'm bending easier.I work as A cashier and I can now bend and get stuff from under the counter.I was not ... [More]
