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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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helped some
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just started this about 2 months ago, so far so good!
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i am not sure what this is
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made me feel human again--can't live without it!!
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No longer taking it.
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worked well for sleep and waking up feeling refreshed.
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If you take it in conjunction with about 40 other minerals and vitamins it works wonders. But I cannot afford the cost. I have the cocktail all worked out and I have recommended it to others. But for a single mom I cannot afford it!
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can't tell one way or the other
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Just started so not sure
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not working
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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]
