5-Hydroxy tryptophan (5-HTP)

5 HTP is derived from the seed of the Griffonia plant. 5-HTP is a wonderful supplement and can alleviate many problems associated with low serotonin levels, such as: insomnia, carb cravings, depression, obsesive compulsive disorder, PMS, and addictions.

How does 5HTP do this? 5-HTP crosses the blood-brain barrier where it is converted to serotonin. This increases your serotonin levels in your brain.

Addiction- Drugs such as caffiene, nicotine, alcohol all raise serotonin levels which gives you that happy feeling. 5HTP can help with withdrawl by increasing your serotonin levels.

Carb cravings- Research is showing that low levels of serotonin can cause over eating. if 5HTP is taken 30mins before a meel and can help eliminate carbohydrate splurging by satifying the brain's carb satiety center.

Insomnia- Increased serotonin levels have been shown to induce a state of sleep because serotonin relaxes you.

PMS- This will make the females less *****y when they are raggin' because it counterats the drop in serotonin levels due to hormonal changes during menstrartion.

depression medication- 5HTP can be an alternative to depression medication. it is not a selesctive serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is however converted to serotonin.


5HTP is good shit, so use it

coll this i might try for mild post cycle depression

bump for 5htp, it has helped get through some bad times. I also use when cutting because it kills my apettite.

Also, used commonly with people with add.

What is the recommended dose?

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my bro takes 5omg twice a day with his celexa.

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ive taken 100mg and a kava and i was perfectly fine :)

be careful when you mess with brain chemistry via neuro-stimulants!

Be careful...........;)

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be careful when you mess with brain chemistry via neuro-stimulants!

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i dont believe it is a neuro stimulant b/c it converts to serotionin wich is the neurotransmitter responsible for a 'docile' state. but yet, non the less be careful

i have used from time to time. seems to help.

if you add in magnesium and vit. B-6, it is supposed to increase the effects.

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ive taken 100mg and a kava and i was perfectly fine :)

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Don't use kava kava...

Kava Linked to Liver Damage
July 23, 2002
Consumer Advisory

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers of the potential risk of severe liver injury from the use of dietary supplements containing kava (also known as kava kava or Piper methysticum). Recent reports from health authorities in Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, and the United Kingdom have linked kava use to at least 25 cases of liver toxicity, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. Although liver damage appears to be rare, the FDA believes consumers should be informed of this potential risk. Kava, a member of the pepper family, is an herbal supplement. Products containing kava are sold in the United States for a variety of uses, including insomnia and short-term reduction of stress and anxiety. These products are marketed to men, women, children, and the elderly.

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Don't use kava kava...

Kava Linked to Liver Damage
July 23, 2002
Consumer Advisory

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers of the potential risk of severe liver injury from the use of dietary supplements containing kava (also known as kava kava or Piper methysticum). Recent reports from health authorities in Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, and the United Kingdom have linked kava use to at least 25 cases of liver toxicity, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. Although liver damage appears to be rare, the FDA believes consumers should be informed of this potential risk. Kava, a member of the pepper family, is an herbal supplement. Products containing kava are sold in the United States for a variety of uses, including insomnia and short-term reduction of stress and anxiety. These products are marketed to men, women, children, and the elderly.

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i know what it can do, but i rarely use it. bought the kava like in june and used maybe 10 pills since then. its not a daily thing for me