Posted by Marty mc Fly on July 28, 2004, at 19:44:04
In reply to Re: Dosage for l-tryphophan?, posted by WAKI on July 28, 2004, at 13:08:18
Whoa !
There is a big difference between 5-htp and Tryptophan. Tryptophan is a natural body amino acid and 5-htp is not. They are both precursors to serotonin, but 5-htp is one step closer. That doesn't mean it works better. For some people 5-htp works better and for some tryptophan. And for some people 5-htp turns to serotonin in the body before it can even reach the brain (my experience). Taking b-vitamins along with 5-htp can also reinforce this process.
As for your question: Tryptophan standard doses are 1000-2000 mg per day. Take it on an empty stomach, 3 hours after a meal. 20 minutes after ingestion, consume something with a high glycemic index, to induce a burst of insulin. Insulin clears from the blood most of the amino acids that compete with tryptophan. Tryptophan can reach the brain easier and more serotonin is produced.
I personally use 1600 mg per day 3 hours after dinner. I don't experience drowsiness or fatigue, so that's not the reason I use it right then. How much do you use, and at what time ? Do you take it in divided doses ?
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