Posted by john1022 on October 26, 2003, at 7:27:05
In reply to 5-HTP/L-tryptophan + SSRI » McPac, posted by DSCH on October 25, 2003, at 21:27:20
Hi McPac,
I take 300 mgs of 5HTP a day divided throughout the day and the last dose before bed. It is very calming and usually helps me get some good sleep (possibly thanks to the niacin, magnesium, valerian root and B6 added in the Vitamin World version)
I currently do not take any other meds as AD's give me paradoxial reactions and make things 100x's worse than before I start them. I have no idea why.
I can say 5HTP cures about 90% of my depression and anxiety, the other 10% is my sleep which I am still having a problem with, but I think the 5HTP helps.
5HTP is worth a shot. I would encourage everyone to try it really as it is the one thing (along with trytophan) that directly boosts serotonin naturally, which seems to be a major cause is a lot of people's depression.
I have done a lot of researching the safety aspect of 5htp because I was worried. I came to the conclusion personally that it is absolutely nothing to worry about.
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