5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
Description:
5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is an amino acid that is marketed as a supplement for use as an antidepressant.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-HTP
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-HTP
5-HTP: All Natural
Shared by radiohead on Dec 17th, 2008
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5-HTP, from initial experiences, is a helpful supplement in general anxiety and social anxiety. I will have to recommend you really pay attention to it's instructions though, otherwise you could feel adverse side effects like I've read.
-Only take 50mg's the first 3-5 days
-Take the pill after/while eating a meal
-You need to wait 3-5 days each time you want to increase your dose, and only increase 50mg at a time
If you follow these important methods in taking 5-HTP I believe you can have successful results from it. After a few days(still at 50mg) I have noticed many things:
-Increased talking to family
-Better overall mood
-Fall asleep quicker and sleep heavier
-Slightly less general anxiety overall
I would recommend that anyone try this. I really think it might be as effective with Serotonin as even SSRI's(just my opinion of course). I wake up feeling better than usual since being on 5-HTP, which is a big lift for me as I have always struggled with mornings. I've also been less anxious overall, so I think it really helps GAD as well. Follow the directions on taking it and positive things can come out of it.
PS: In combination with L-Tyrosine(for dopamine/norepinephrine) I have had even better results. All natural too.
5-HTP, from initial experiences, is a helpful supplement in general anxiety and social anxiety. I will have to recommend you really pay attention to it's instructions though, otherwise you could feel adverse side effects like I've read.
-Only take 50mg's the first 3-5 days
-Take the pill after/while eating a meal
-You need to wait 3-5 days each time you want to increase your dose, and only increase 50mg at a time
If you follow these important methods in taking 5-HTP I believe you can have successful results from it. After a few days(still at 50mg) I have noticed many things:
-Increased talking to family
-Better overall mood
-Fall asleep quicker and sleep heavier
-Slightly less general anxiety overall
I would recommend that anyone try this. I really think it might be as effective with Serotonin as even SSRI's(just my opinion of course). I wake up feeling better than usual since being on 5-HTP, which is a big lift for me as I have always struggled with mornings. I've also been less anxious overall, so I think it really helps GAD as well. Follow the directions on taking it and positive things can come out of it.
PS: In combination with L-Tyrosine(for dopamine/norepinephrine) I have had even better results. All natural too.
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If you are going to try this, do it with a little bit of caution. The other day, I took a 50 mg tablet with water a couple of hours before bed. I was okay. The next morning, I took 2 - 50 mg tablets with water(empty stomach) and grew nauseas in 90 minutes and had to take pepto bismol extra strength. I had to throw up first, though. I'm letting my stomach heal a bit before using it again. I'll continue with just 50 mg, 3 times a day.
If you are going to try this, do it with a little bit of caution. The other day, I took a 50 mg tablet with water a couple of hours before bed. I was okay. The next morning, I took 2 - 50 mg tablets with water(empty stomach) and grew nauseas in 90 minutes and had to take pepto bismol extra strength. I had to throw up first, though. I'm letting my stomach heal a bit before using it again. I'll continue with just 50 mg, 3 times a day.
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not sure gonna try again
Shared by Danny lightning on May 11th, 2009
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it seemed to work the first few days and than give me more anxiety and than did nothing i could notice so i quit taking it after a few days.. but i may not have given it a chance so im gonna try again.
it seemed to work the first few days and than give me more anxiety and than did nothing i could notice so i quit taking it after a few days.. but i may not have given it a chance so im gonna try again.
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5 HTP often reduces anxiety, insomnia, depression
Shared by Steven Sponaugle on Jul 2nd, 2009
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Florida Detox and Wellness Institute routinely measures neurotransmitter levels or metabolites, in patients. The vast majority of our chemically dependent patients have deficient or suboptimal levels of 5 HIAA, the Serotonin breakdown product. We can usually increase Serotonin levels dramatically, using 5 HTP, magnesium and Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, P5P.
Most Americans and practitioners are unaware that about 50 percent of adult Americans are lactose intolerant and lactose intolerance interferes with conversion of l tryptophan to Serotonin. This helps explain why Serotonin deficiency, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and insomnia are so prevalent. Magnesium is necessary for conversion of tryptophan to Serotonin and magnesium is the most common nutritional deficiency in the US, due mainly to impaired absorption more than inadequate intake.
Many of our patients are amazed to learn how relaxed they become and how well they sleep, after receiving Magnesium Sulfate IVs. The reduction of anxiety and insomnnia from intravenous magnesium, is difficult to describe in words, compared to personally experiencing the magnesium infusion.
Florida Detox and Wellness Institute routinely measures neurotransmitter levels or metabolites, in patients. The vast majority of our chemically dependent patients have deficient or suboptimal levels of 5 HIAA, the Serotonin breakdown product. We can usually increase Serotonin levels dramatically, using 5 HTP, magnesium and Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, P5P.
Most Americans and practitioners are unaware that about 50 percent of adult Americans are lactose intolerant and lactose intolerance interferes with conversion of l tryptophan to Serotonin. This helps explain why Serotonin deficiency, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and insomnia are so prevalent. Magnesium is necessary for conversion of tryptophan to Serotonin and magnesium is the most common nutritional deficiency in the US, due mainly to impaired absorption more than inadequate intake.
Many of our patients are amazed to learn how relaxed they become and how well they sleep, after receiving Magnesium Sulfate IVs. The reduction of anxiety and insomnnia from intravenous magnesium, is difficult to describe in words, compared to personally experiencing the magnesium infusion.
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5-HTP
Shared by clovereater on Jul 14th, 2009
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Only works for me with good quality brand like Jarrow and with doses of 200mg or more. Takes about 2 hours to work for me. Important to take with a good quality multivitamin and mineral.
Only works for me with good quality brand like Jarrow and with doses of 200mg or more. Takes about 2 hours to work for me. Important to take with a good quality multivitamin and mineral.
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