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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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5-HTP Reviews
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I needed something stronger.
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not too effective
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It works to help me sleep.
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Back on this supplement. Helps with sleeping. I take 3 100 mg capsules per day..
No side effects.
Noticeable difference when I do not take.This works on and off..
No side effects.
Noticeable difference when I do not take.This works on and off..
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a precursor to natural body made tryptophan, it seems to help me relax when I get edgy sometimes. No side effects
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Helped
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Didn't work
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Heart palpatations
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Just started taking.
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Noticed prompt symptom relif
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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]
