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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
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| Depression | 11 |
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| Bipolar Disorder | 5 |
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| Anxiety | 4 |
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| Panic Attacks | 3 |
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Overall, 68% (351
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5-HTP Reviews
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just started taking it a week ago
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I'm up to 600mg/day, 200 in the morning, 400 at night. I'm sleeping a lot better, and my mood has improved a bit.
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Take 200 mgs a day, 100 before bed, 100 in the am.
Helps with the mood swings and drepression most of the time.
Helps with the mood swings and drepression most of the time.
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I wake up more positive in the moring.
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Didn't notice much of a difference but I have some and will try again.
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Enteric coated 5-HTP, with Vit. B6 & Vit C, with each dose. Helps notably. be aware of serotonin syndrome.
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take the enteric coated one or it makes me sick
Somewhat Helpful
It worked somewhat, but the cost per month became too much because the effective dosage kept getting higher.
Somewhat Helpful
some improvements
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I use 200mg of 5-htp w/flaxseed omega-3 .. Working wonder for me!!! good luck [More] -
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Hey V, Its funny you brought this up! Iwas just checking it out on another site. Very strange, great minds, LOL! It says it helps raise your ser... [More] -
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Be very careful I've never tried 5htp.But I was on wellbutrin and cymbalta and had to be hospitalized.My blood pressure and heart rate were out of con... [More]
