Posted by BarbaraCat on May 16, 2004, at 16:04:06
In reply to 5-HTP, posted by Penny on September 4, 2003, at 13:32:53
My two cents. 5-htp made my depression and anxiety worse. Trytophan had an immediate anti-anxiety effect, helped sleep but most telling was the difference it made in fibromyalgia pain and muscle cramping. I don't have the particulars on the subject but found out that 5-htp goes directly to brain serotonin and bypasses the conversion step that effects serotonin receptors in the gut and muscles.
Thanks for the bulk source, Larry Hoover. I get my 500mg capsules of veterinary pharm grade from www.biochemicals.com but I think this horsey brand is alot cheaper! - BarbaraCat
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