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is it possible to increase serotonin w/ diet/sup?

Posted by Franz on May 21, 2005, at 9:59:56

Hello, I need to increase serotonin levels and drugs have not been much of a success for me. S. J. Wort was not good either.

I know that tryptophan and 5HTP are precursors and could be used.

5HTP seems to be better for daytime use because it does not compete with transporters (if I understood well).


Both are expensive. can you recommend doses, timing, etc.?.

Also, I read that vitamin B6 helps to increase serotonin. I take a multi or B50, is that enough?. Is pyridoxal phosphate much better (cost matters)?.

From food, which can I consume that can have high tryptophan content?. Bananas, whey protein, milk?.

regarding to herbs, from what I tried, ginseng seems to be good for an energizing feeling. I am not sure if ginseng works on serotonin. Do you know which herbs, apart from SJW can help?.

I need to fix this and I feel short of alternatives. I have not tried all drugs of course. Apart from SSRIs, tianeptine which could be good?. Does citalopram work better?.

Your help is much appreciated.

 

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